Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure

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.

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.

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.