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Primary Function of Position

The Core Technologies Engineering (CTE) group within Intuitive has a summer opening in Sunnyvale, CA for a software engineering intern with a focus on the internal da Vinci emulator. You will be on a small team responsible for building, deploying, and supporting our full-system emulator and hybrid hardware-in-the-loop setups.

A successful intern candidate will be able to work with our team but also make independent progress on a project improving our emulator. Multiple projects are possible, so a candidate will need to select a project to work to their strengths in prototyping, implementing, and deploying a software project. A deep sense of shared responsibility and shared reward is required, as is the ability to make work fun and interesting

Essential Job Duties

• Expanding the functionality of the internal da Vinci emulator, which might be user interface, microcontroller simulation, Linux kernel module support, or virtualization efforts, depending on candidate background.
• Learn and practice our team’s methodology for developing, deploying, and supporting an internal tool within the Intuitive engineering organization.
• Continually communicate with engineers outside of our group throughout the course of the internship.

Required Skills and Experience

• Working experience with C++ or Python (preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate ability in both languages.)
• Experience on a software project lasting at least three months. (You will be expected to present on this existing project during hiring.)

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training

• Current enrollment in any degree-seeking program which includes some software development (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, but Electrical Engineer if software electives are present) coursework at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate level.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of the Linux operating system
• Working knowledge of Docker containerization
• Experience developing software for embedded microcontrollers
• Any virtualization software experience (VMWare, QEMU, etc.) beyond causal use.

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

EEO and AA Policy

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance. 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 relevant skills and experience for this internship, degree-seeking academic program (PhD, Master’s, Bachelor’s, etc), year in school, and location. The hourly rate is prorated against the intern program salaries listed and total program compensation will be based on internship duration.