IT Engineering Apps Software Developer

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.

We're looking for a Full Stack Developer to design, build, and deliver custom applications across our technology stack. You'll work hands-on with React, Node.js, Python, and Java, using AI-powered development tools like Windsurf and Claude to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and tackle complex implementation challenges. This role suits someone who is both a strong engineer and an early adopter of AI-assisted workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy custom full-stack applications end-to-end, from requirements gathering through production support.
• Build responsive, performant front-end interfaces using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Develop scalable back-end services and APIs using Node.js, Python, and Java.
• Leverage AI coding assistants (Windsurf, Claude) for code generation, refactoring, debugging, test creation, and documentation.
• Integrate with databases, third-party APIs, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and other engineers throughout the SDLC.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code with appropriate documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and support applications in production environments.

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Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in React (hooks, state management, component architecture) and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience building back-end services in at least two of: Node.js, Python, Java.
• Solid understanding of REST API design; experience consuming and building APIs.
• Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Practical experience using AI coding assistants (Windsurf, Claude, Copilot, Cursor, or similar) in day-to-day development, including effective prompting and validating AI-generated code.
• Proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently on full features.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Exposure to frameworks such as Next.js, Express/Nest.js, FastAPI/Django, or Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience integrating LLMs or AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) into production applications.
• Understanding of prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), or agentic workflows.
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization standards (OAuth2, JWT, SSO).
• Experience with message queues, caching layers, or event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to testing frameworks (Jest, Pytest, JUnit) and TDD practices.
• Background in agile/scrum environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

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.

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. 

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.