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Future Opportunity -- Machine Learning Engineer

Intuitive

Sunnyvale, CA
Full Time
Senior
9 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential. Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. The Ion™ endoluminal system is Intuitive's new robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, aiming to improve early lung cancer diagnosis. As an algorithms engineer on the Ion project, you will work with a small team of robotics and software experts to develop guidance software solutions, focusing on medical image analysis and computer vision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Join a small team of robotics and software experts to develop guidance software solutions for the Ion system.
  • Conceptualize, design, and evaluate new aspects of algorithms related to medical image analysis and/or computer vision.
  • Develop new algorithms and software implementations, primarily in C++.
  • Prototype and iterate on designs, develop tests, and deliver high-quality software.
  • Create requirements and formal test protocols for new features.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related fields with 6+ years of related experience.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Exceptional programming skills; C++ knowledge preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in computer vision, medical image analysis, registration, robotics, sensor fusion, and/or machine learning.
  • Ability to systematically troubleshoot and debug complex systems.
  • High levels of autonomy and technical ownership.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with development in Linux.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) design.
  • Knowledge of libraries and tools such as OpenCV, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ITK, VTK, ROS.
  • Experience with medical devices and product development in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in CS, EE, ME, BioE, or related fields with at least a master's degree.

Benefits & Perks

  • Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
  • Potential for flexible or adjusted seniority level based on experience.

Working at Intuitive

Intuitive fosters an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves. Our culture is driven by passionate people who want to make a difference, grounded in integrity, with a strong capacity to learn, and the energy to get things done. We actively invest in our team members' long-term growth to help them achieve their highest potential.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryData Science
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Intuitive

Website

intuitive.com

Location

Sunnyvale, CA

Industry

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing

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