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Lead end-to-end supply chain activities for new product introductions ensuring operational excellence and timely delivery. | 10+ years supply chain management experience in regulated manufacturing, bachelor's degree, leadership, and product launch management. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary function of Position The manager, New Products (NPI) Supply Chain/Sourcing is a critical leadership role that leads the team that oversees supply chain operations for the launch of new products. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring timely, cost-effective supply of innovative products to market. The Manager, New Products Supply Chain, will lead end-to-end supply chain activities for new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, driving innovation, speed-to-market, and operational excellence within a highly regulated industry. This manager will oversee sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for new product components and assemblies. Responsibilities include building cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless product launches and robust supply chain readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain knowledge, strategic sourcing expertise, supplier negotiations experience, and a demonstrated background in launching products within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated industries. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the New Products Supply Chain team, providing guidance, development, and performance feedback. Design and implement supply chain strategies for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with business goals. Coordinate closely with Product Development Engineering, Supplier Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure smooth product launches. Develop and monitor supply chain KPIs for new products and proactively address issues to achieve targets. Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies regarding supplier selection, inventory planning, and logistics for new products. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness for new products. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and all relevant regulations for new product supply and distribution. Communicate project timelines, risks, and mitigation actions to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and suppliers to support new product launches. Prepare reports and analysis on supply chain performance and identify areas for improvement. Qualifications Qualifications: Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline preferred) 10+ years in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement within manufacturing (medical device, pharma, or regulated industry preferred) 1-2 years managing a small team of Supply Chain FTEs. Experience supporting product launches or new product introduction programs strongly desired Strong supplier negotiation, supplier development, and contract management skills Exceptional project management and cross-functional collaboration abilities Effective communicator—able to influence and build relationships at all levels, including executive and supplier partners High proficiency in data analysis, problem-solving, and supply chain systems/tools Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments with multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (MBA, master’s in supply chain/Operations, or equivalent) APICS/ISM or similar supply chain certification Experience with global sourcing and supplier management Working knowledge of regulatory compliance (FDA, ISO, etc.) in medical device or pharma industries Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 199500 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 234700 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 163100 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Management 3, Mgr (12) Min. Salary Region 2: 138600 USD
Design and maintain scalable backend services and APIs with technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. | Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience in backend development, API design, container orchestration, and distributed systems. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build backend services and APIs that support our robotic platforms and associated application workflows. The successful candidate will design and build services and APIs that are scalable, testable, maintainable, and easy to integrate with internal and external systems. This role will also provide technical leadership across service design, architecture, and engineering practices. Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager) Design, build, test, and operate backend services and APIs that support our robotic platforms and associated application workflows. Architect and develop service capabilities such as remote configuration management, software updates, service workflows, and telemetry data ingestion. Implement comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing within CI pipelines. Drive CI/CD, observability, and operational practices that support small, frequent, and high-confidence releases. Ensure services and APIs include first-class documentation, health endpoints, and uptime monitoring. Partner with embedded, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver solutions that are useful and broadly adoptable. Collaborate with security and quality teams to ensure solutions meet compliance and operational requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, helping guide architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) · Strong experience building backend services and APIs in one or more languages such as Java, Go, Python, or similar. · Strong experience designing REST or GRPC APIs with clear contracts, documentation, versioning, and backward compatibility. · Strong experience with relational databases such as Postgres, service-side data modeling, and transactional system design. · Strong experience with automated testing, Gitlab CI/CD, and AWS-based deployment practices for backend services. · Strong experience with containerized deployment and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or Amazon EKS. · Solid understanding of distributed systems concerns such as reliability, failure handling, observability, and operational support. · Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills. · Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or related field. - Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in software engineering, including backend services or API development. Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have) - Experience working with medical devices or other regulated industries. - Experience with defining and implementing data privacy requirements. Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 273800 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 322100 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 223900 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 5 (13) Min. Salary Region 2: 190300 USD
Lead global privacy initiatives and implement scalable compliance processes. | Over 10 years experience in privacy compliance or technical GRC with relevant privacy certification and strong expertise in global privacy regulations. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Job Description Primary Function of Position We are seeking a strategic privacy compliance and operations individual contributor to help shape and scale Intuitive’s global privacy program. This role partners across all business teams to implement priorities, drive enterprise privacy initiatives, and translate privacy requirements into scalable processes, controls, and governance. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, risk management, and operational excellence, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role will help implement the roadmap for privacy compliance operations, strengthen governance and assessment models, and elevate the program’s overall maturity and business impact. The Privacy Compliance & Operations reports to the Senior Director of Privacy Compliance & Operations and is a function of the global Privacy team within the Legal department, and partners with IT and product security, product managers, procurement, and all other business teams to operationalize privacy requirements through effective governance, assessments, documentation, training, and monitoring to enable compliant, trustworthy, and responsible data use across Intuitive’s business processes, products, and systems. This role will act as a privacy compliance and operations professional responsible for implementing legal and regulatory requirements into practical processes and controls, managing cross-functional initiatives, supporting audit and regulatory readiness, and reducing privacy risk through scalable compliance operations and strong stakeholder engagement. Essential Job Duties Partner with cross functional, global business stakeholders to operationalize privacy requirements. Lead privacy assessments, including DPIAs/PIAs, data transfer reviews, and risk reviews for products, systems, vendors, and business initiatives. Identify privacy risks, assess control gaps, and drive remediation with business, legal, and technical teams. Implement cross-functional privacy initiatives from strategy and roadmap development through execution, tracking, and executive reporting. Maintain key privacy program documentation, including RoPA, SOPs, decision logs, evidence repositories, and related records. Partner with technical and business teams to embed privacy requirements into processes, systems, and data practices. Help shape privacy governance, compliance monitoring, and risk management strategies aligned with applicable laws, business priorities, and internal policies. Participate in privacy incident response activities, including intake, documentation, follow-up actions, and lessons learned. Help improve data subject rights operations, including intake, tracking, coordination, metrics, and process improvement. Support third-party privacy reviews, due diligence, remediation tracking, and ongoing monitoring. Develop metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting to track program performance, emerging risks, and overall privacy program maturity. Drive process improvements, standardization, and tooling enhancements across privacy operations. Serve as a strategic advisor to stakeholders by providing practical, risk-based guidance and influencing privacy decisions across the business. Develop training, communications, and playbooks to support consistent privacy practices across teams and regions. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience 10+ years of experience in privacy compliance, privacy operations, data protection, or technical security governance, risk and compliance (GRC) or privacy program management. Strong experience with privacy risk assessments, compliance oversight, gap remediation tracking, and control monitoring. Proven success leading cross-functional projects and implementing strategic initiatives, with strong project management and leadership communication skills. Strong understanding of global privacy requirements, including, but not limited to GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, etc. Hands-on experience with core privacy compliance activities, such as: Privacy assessments, DPIAs/PIAs, and remediation tracking RoPA, data mapping, and documentation management Incident response coordination, DSAR operations, or vendor privacy reviews Metrics, reporting, policy implementation, and process improvement Experience working with privacy and compliance frameworks, such as: HITRUST NIST Privacy Framework / NIST CSF ISO 27001 / ISO 27701 SOC 2 or equivalent Ability to turn legal and policy requirements into scalable operational processes and controls. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence alignment across diverse teams. Experience working in global, cross-functional environments. Required Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, compliance, risk management, or related discipline At least one privacy certification, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, or CDPSE Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have) Experience building or scaling privacy compliance or privacy operations programs and helping define long-term strategy in a global organization. Experience with privacy tools or workflow platforms used for assessments, intake, case management, metrics, or evidence tracking. Experience influencing cross-functional roadmaps, operating models, or governance decisions in complex, highly regulated environments. Experience supporting audit readiness, regulatory inquiries, or compliance testing, including preparation for senior leadership or external stakeholder engagement. Familiarity with AI governance and emerging privacy risks. Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, academic research or medical device. Advanced degree in law, risk management, compliance, Information Systems, or related field. **Please note this role requires being onsite in our Sunnyvale, CA office three days per week. Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 215100 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 253100 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 175900 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 5 (13) Min. Salary Region 2: 149500 USD
Design and build scalable backend services and APIs with technical leadership and mentorship. | Bachelor's degree and 8+ years software engineering experience with backend languages, relational databases, and AWS container deployment. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build backend services and APIs that support our robotic platforms and associated application workflows. The successful candidate will design and build services and APIs that are scalable, testable, maintainable, and easy to integrate with internal and external systems. This role will also provide technical leadership across service design, architecture, and engineering practices. Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager) Design, build, test, and operate backend services and APIs that support our robotic platforms and associated application workflows. Architect and develop service capabilities such as remote configuration management, software updates, service workflows, and telemetry data ingestion. Implement comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing within CI pipelines. Drive CI/CD, observability, and operational practices that support small, frequent, and high-confidence releases. Ensure services and APIs include first-class documentation, health endpoints, and uptime monitoring. Partner with embedded, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver solutions that are useful and broadly adoptable. Collaborate with security and quality teams to ensure solutions meet compliance and operational requirements. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, helping guide architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices Qualifications Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) Strong experience building backend services and APIs in one or more languages such as Java, Go, Python, or similar. Strong experience designing REST or GRPC APIs with clear contracts, documentation, versioning, and backward compatibility. Strong experience with relational databases such as Postgres, service-side data modeling, and transactional system design. Strong experience with automated testing, Gitlab CI/CD, and AWS-based deployment practices for backend services. Strong experience with containerized deployment and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon ECS, or Amazon EKS. Solid understanding of distributed systems concerns such as reliability, failure handling, observability, and operational support. Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills. Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or related field. - Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in software engineering, including backend services or API development. Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job. If not applicable, state “none”) None Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have) - Experience working with medical devices or other regulated industries. - Experience with defining and implementing data privacy requirements. Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 273800 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 322100 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 223900 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 5 (13) Min. Salary Region 2: 190300 USD
Design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure and developer enablement capabilities focusing on CI/CD, reusable modules, and observability tools. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in software or infrastructure engineering and proficiency in IaC, containerization, and cloud platforms like AWS. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and operate foundational cloud infrastructure and developer enablement capabilities. This role will contribute to modern AWS infrastructure, CI/CD foundations, security instrumentation, and platform capabilities that enable product teams to build and deploy services quickly, reliably, and securely. Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager) Design and implement cloud infrastructure in AWS using infrastructure-as-code. Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, shared delivery tooling, and deployment patterns that support fast, reliable software releases. Develop reusable infrastructure modules, templates, and common libraries that simplify service onboarding and reduce operational overhead for application teams. Help establish centralized security instrumentation and platform-wide operational controls across cloud environments. Partner with engineering teams to improve developer experience through self-service infrastructure capabilities, documentation, and automation. Contribute to administration of shared engineering tools and platforms such as source control, artifact management, secrets management, incident tooling, and related developer systems. Implement and support observability, monitoring, and service health capabilities needed for platform reliability and operational excellence. Collaborate with security, quality, and software engineering teams to ensure infrastructure and delivery practices meet compliance and operational requirements. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) Experience building, deploying, and operating infrastructure that supports critical services and APIs in cloud environments. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP). Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate). Experience with networking concepts (VPCs, load balancing, DNS). Experience with monitoring and observability tools (CloudWatch, Datadog). Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Gitlab CI, Jenkins). Knowledge of security best practices (IAM, secrets management, compliance). Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills. Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or related field. - Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in software engineering or infrastructure engineering. Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job. If not applicable, state “none”) None Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have) - Experience working with medical devices or other regulated industries. - Experience with defining and implementing data privacy requirements. Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 230700 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 271400 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 188600 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 4 (11) Min. Salary Region 2: 160300 USD
Lead sourcing initiatives for MRO and R&D categories managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations. | Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience including 4 years in strategic sourcing and category management for MRO, strong negotiation and analytical skills. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position The Strategic Sourcing Manager, MRO will lead sourcing initiatives related to maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) as well aspects of research and development, to ensure Intuitive Surgical (Intuitive) secures services and products at optimal value. This role plays a pivotal part in driving innovation by supporting our internal teams. Key spend categories include R&D lab and other technical equipment, consumables, safety equipment and supplies (PPE), and preventative maintenance and calibration services. The individual will work closely with Intuitive's engineering teams, operations, and supplier quality departments. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conduct comprehensive supplier and category/market research, including market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, bid management, contract negotiations, offer analysis, and category strategy development. This role also involves post-bid management activities, such as contract and business reviews, spend analysis, and supplier management. Additionally, the candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently and support ad-hoc project requests. 1. Supplier Relationship Management: Build and sustain strong supplier partnerships to promote collaboration, trust, and mutual success. Act as the main liaison for suppliers concerning performance and strategic initiatives. Regularly review supplier performance, evaluate capabilities, and implement plans to boost performance and reliability. Set global standards to evaluate supplier performance and minimize business risks. 2. Strategic Sourcing: Independently manage the RFx or strategic sourcing process for complex projects, from initiation to completion. Analyze spending patterns and conduct market and supplier assessments to uncover cost-saving and innovation opportunities. Lead cross-functional teams to develop category strategies aligned with business goals and market trends. Optimize buying channels and create strategies for assigned spend categories, considering Procure to Pay (P2P) requirements. Provide comprehensive financial analysis for bid comparisons and alternative proposals. 3. Contract Management: Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards. Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions. Possess in-depth knowledge of terms and conditions included in MRO and related R&D contracts. Identify opportunities for contract optimization or consolidation to enhance cost efficiency and reduce risks. Secure favorable terms, quality, service compliance, and discounts while mitigating company risk. 4. Category Management: Establish a baseline for current spend categories and define future success criteria considering business goals and market conditions. Analyze market trends, risks, and potential new suppliers. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the health of managed spend categories. Implement spend treatment plans for all levels of spend and risk within the category. Work with suppliers and stakeholders to execute the category strategy. Qualifications Required Skills and Experience 6+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in a strategic sourcing & category management role. Proven experience working with suppliers and stakeholders for MRO categories. Exceptional negotiation skills, capable of guiding teams through complex and ambiguous situations. Strong conceptual thinking abilities to navigate and resolve intricate challenges. Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for engaging with team members and company leadership. Superior analytical skills to quickly assess situations, perform root cause analysis, and draw meaningful conclusions. Extensive experience in managing change across diverse stakeholder groups. Proven ability to influence senior leadership on strategic directions, value propositions, and sourcing recommendations. Strong skills in contract and vendor negotiation to secure favorable outcomes. Ability to build consensus and act as an impartial mediator to achieve sourcing objectives without compromising service quality or increasing risk/cost. Expertise in concurrently managing multiple projects and tasks, with a solid understanding of business requirements and project management methodologies. Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy with minimal supervision. Proficient in listening, understanding, and communicating effectively with employees at all levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Intuitive and with suppliers. Required Education and Training Minimum Bachelor’s Degree Required (Business, Supply Chain management, Finance, or related Discipline preferred) Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 206600 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 243100 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 168900 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 5 (13) Min. Salary Region 2: 143600 USD
Lead demand and supply planning to optimize material availability and support new product launches. | Bachelor's or Master's degree with 8+ years in demand and supply chain, proficiency in SAP and Excel, and medical device manufacturing compliance experience. | It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position: This position is seeking a creative, analytical and flexible individual to help lead Demand and Supply planning activities for Service Business Unit. Responsible for working with Field Service Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Production Planning, Manufacturing/Service Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineers to obtain an optimal Demand and Supply Plan in order to meet the company’s objectives. Develop key planning initiatives and strategies to support the ongoing transformation and continuous improvement of systems and processes along with other projects to drive efficiency and scalability. Roles and Responsibilities: Interface with Production SIOP Planner, Product Support, Project Management and Service Operations to support New Product Launches with FRU demand to achieve proper service level. Industrial Engineering background with skills in analysis, time studies, labor analysis, and capacity planning a must Financial Analyst/Finance- Develop financial models related to labor, production, inventory, logistics, and operational performance. Develop dashboards, reports, and performance tracking tools for management Maintain and communicate KPI’s, project status updates and material availability escalations Develop constrained capacity and material build plan by working with cross functional teams to understand capacity assumptions such as line efficiencies, number of lines and shifts, headcount and material lead times/constraints in order to develop constrained capacity and material build plan Ability to think through different Demand and Supply scenario planning and understand the impact to inventory projections and E&O exposure. Manage and review SOX compliance package for MRP load in multiple plants Lead demand and supply planning/SIOP process to develop best in class demand and supply plan supporting global Service’s by facilitating and driving collaborations with Field Service Engineer, Product Support, Quality and Finance team to develop 6 quarter SIOP plan, amends and Long term forecast. Use and analyze historical shipments, procedure data, product segmentation, risk analysis, RMA rates, and consumption to derive demand plan. This includes understanding regional drivers such as training programs, promotions, preventative maintenance schedule, field actions, special incentives ect. This requires ability to digest large amounts of data and present in summary format. Responsible to use/create and review weekly operational metrics which enable us to identify plan issues and self correct. This includes metrics such as forecast accuracy, sales plan/build plan accuracy, RMA rates, in transit and inventory health targets. Plays the role of key liaison to communicate backlog/backorder and allocation/constraint strategies to the cross functional PS/FSE/Logistics teams. Collaborate with Field Service Engineering and Product Support to categorize material by commercial criticality, regional demand stocking strategy and planned parts list to support target setting between CSL/FSL for 6 quarters (SIOP). Plan and track RMA returns for both FRU and carts to make recommendations for scrap approval. Performs weekly regional alignment meeting to include service Logistics, Field Service Engineer Management and Compliance teams to review region specific metric suite. Performs planning activities in systems like SAP, R Studio/service planning system and Agile Qualifications Skill/Job Requirements: Strong written and verbal communications skills, presentations skills, and ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization Ability to develop and maintain business partnerships with cross functional departments at all levels, including resolving conflicts, anticipating customer needs, and prioritizing workload and schedules from multiple projects Ability to use analytical and quantitative skills, and statistical techniques to solve complex Supply Chain issues Ability to manage multiple initiatives and work in a matrix environment where priorities change rapidly and tight deadlines exist Understanding of quality and compliance requirements within the medical device manufacturing industry Experience with Advanced Planning Systems highly desirable Experience with ERP systems, Business Intelligence applications and MS Office products, preferably SAP ERP/BI, Tableau, EDW and Agile. Strong skill set in Excel is a must. Experience in a high volume ECO environment dealing with multiple plants in ERP Bachelor/Master’s degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Minimum 8 years of experience in demand and supply chain We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer Additional Information Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal 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. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws. This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills. Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 143100 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 168400 USD Ways of Working: Set Schedule - This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 117000 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Professional 3 (9) Min. Salary Region 2: 99500 USD
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