Software Development Engineer

Company Description

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. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster 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.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. 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. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position 

This role would involve the development and implementation of both front-end and back-end software applications. The responsibilities would include designing system architecture, high-level programming, performance testing, and systems integration. The successful candidate would have advanced programming skills, experience with application development, and strong troubleshooting abilities. The main objective of a Software Development Engineer is to create and implement advanced software systems that meet the company's requirements effectively.

Essential Job Duties 

Design and Develop Enterprise Data Warehouse:

• Design the architecture of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, considering full life cycle development from inception to implementation.
• Develop and implement reporting and analytical solutions that integrate with the EDW.

Performance and Scalability:

• Strong experience in designing for performance and scalability.
• Conduct performance and scalability testing to ensure system reliability and efficiency.

Project Scope and System Architecture:

• Meet with business teams to define the scope and scale of software projects.
• Design the software system architecture to meet business requirements.

Data Structures and Design Patterns:

• Complete the establishment and implementation of data structures and design patterns necessary for robust software development.

Software Development:

•  Design and implement scalable web services, applications, and APIs.
•  Write both low-level and high-level code for various software components.

Software Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain internal software tools to support business processes.

Troubleshooting and Debugging:

•  Perform troubleshooting and bug fixing to ensure the smooth operation of software systems.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks to improve software efficiency.

Collaboration and Micro-services Development:

•  Collaborate with the design team to develop micro-services that align with project requirements.

Technical Documentation:

• Write and maintain technical documents that detail system architecture, codebases, and development processes.

These duties encompass the design, development, and maintenance responsibilities expected of an individual in this position, as well as the collaborative aspects of working within a team and interfacing with business stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience 

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or computer science.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Software Development Engineer.

Preferred Skills and Experience 

• Strong Python skills: Proficiency in Python programming language, particularly with knowledge of pandas and core API programming, would be essential.
• Development experience with REST frameworks: Experience working with REST frameworks, such as Django or Flask, would be beneficial for building web applications and APIs.
• Docker experience: Familiarity with Docker, a containerization platform, would be advantageous for managing and deploying applications.
• Front-end development with ReactJS: Experience building applications using ReactJS, a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, would be valuable for developing interactive and responsive front-end components.
• End-to-end application development: Strong experience in end-to-end application development, which encompasses all stages from design to deployment, is desired.

Additional Information

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.