Platform automation Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Not Remote

Engineering

JOB215838

Company Description

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

Platform software engineer focused on eliminating manual toil across our data and analytics

platform. You'll identify automation opportunities, build CI/CD pipelines, implement infrastructure-

as-code, and create self-service tooling for our multi-cloud environment (AWS, Snowflake,

Databricks, Airflow). Bridge data engineering and application development teams while

systematically reducing operational overhead.

Job Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize automation opportunities by observing team workflows, analyzing

manual processes, and assessing ROI and risk reduction

Design and implement integration patterns between platform components (AWS,

Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, dbt)

Build CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, data pipelines, and application deployments using

GitOps workflows

Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform/CloudFormation for AWS,

Snowflake, Databricks, and Airflow

Create self-service automation tools and monitoring solutions that enable team

independence

Establish standards, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies for cross-platform

automation

Collaborate with data engineering and application teams on automation needs, technical

design, and best practices

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

5+ years in DevOps, platform engineering, or system software engineering roles

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least one compiled or VM language (C++, Java, C#, Go)

Strong experience with CI/CD tools and workflows (Git, github actions)

Strong Git skills including branching strategies and code review

Deep experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Terragrunt, Ansible, etc.)

Hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and Airflow

Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) and configuration management

tools

Understanding of data pipeline architectures, orchestration patterns, and data analytics and ML concepts

Experience with automated testing, observability tools, and security best practices

Working Style

Analytical mindset to identify automation opportunities and assess ROI

Strong communication and collaboration across technical teams

Pragmatic approach balancing ideal solutions with practical delivery

Self-motivated to proactively identify and address inefficiencies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with additional data tools and platforms (Fivetran, dbt, airflow, Tableau, Posit)

Knowledge of event-driven architectures and streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)

Familiarity with service mesh and API gateway patterns

Experience with policy-as-code tools (OPA, Sentinel, Cloud Custodian)

Background in software engineering or site reliability engineering

Certifications in AWS, Terraform, or relevant platforms

What You'll Deliver

CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure, data, and application deployments

Infrastructure-as-code modules for AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and Airflow

Self-service tools and automation frameworks

Integration patterns and monitoring solutions

Automation roadmaps with ROI analysis

Documentation and runbooks

Education

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar

Engagement Details

Type: Full-time position

Duration: Ongoing

Location: Onsite/Sunnyvale, CA

Travel: Minimal

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.

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.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $205,000 USD - $295,000 USD

Base Compensation Range Region 2: $174,300 USD - $250,800 USD

Shift: Day

Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.