Vision Imaging Engineer

Company DescriptionIt 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 DescriptionPrimary Function of Position The vision systems analyst group is a part of the core technology engineering group at Intuitive. The goal of the group is to deliver the highest image quality to our surgeons for all our surgical systems. The focus of the group is mainly on the imaging algorithms, algorithmic tuning and calibration of the endoscopes, displays, and illuminators needed to accomplish excellent image quality. We also help specify and define the light source, optics, sensor and displays used on the surgical robotic systems to deliver high quality surgical images.

Essential Job DutiesDeliver superb video quality to cliniciansDesign, implement, and improve methods and algorithms used to characterize and calibrate image sensors, cameras, and illumination solutionsInvent, evaluate and implement real-time image processing algorithmsInvent, prototype and test advanced imaging modesObtain and iterate surgical feedback into designsPrepare and review patent applicationsWork with external vendors for technology selection and iterationsSupporting formal risk analysis and documentation for regulatory submissionsSupporting verification and validation of the vision systemQualificationsQualificationsRequired Skills and ExperienceMinimum 2 years of industry imaging experienceDemonstrated skill at solving complex engineering problemsExperience in developing image and video processing algorithms or control loopsStrong scientific understanding of imaging physics and human perceptionProficient in Matlab and C++Knowledgeable in camera sensors, displays, optics and illumination sourcesAdvanced problem solving skills to drive resolution on complex engineering challengesRequired Education and Training Minimum BS, MS or PhD (MS or PhD preferred) in computer science, electrical engineering, physics or related degreePreferred Skills and Experience Experience with

GPU/CUDA

programming a plusExperience working in a regulated industry or on mission critical applications a plusAdditional InformationDue 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.

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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.