Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Intuitive
Full time
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USA
11/10/2026
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Sunnyvale, CA

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement security solutions and features for products and manufacturing processes.
Validate security requirements and mitigations in collaboration with security analysis and implementation teams.
Harden embedded operating systems through kernel patching, access control policies, filesystem protections, and attack-surface reduction.
Implement security features across Yocto Linux, QNX, and other required embedded environments.
Apply network security principles including secure communications, network segmentation, interface hardening, and threat modeling.
Collaborate with product, manufacturing, legal, regulatory, quality assurance, and engineering teams on security and compliance concerns.
Present security architectures and mitigation strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Review system designs and advise on hardware component selection to ensure security requirements are addressed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree with at least 5 years of experience, or a PhD with at least 3 years of experience, or equivalent experience.
Understanding of embedded security concepts including secure boot, OS hardening, kernel patching, and platform trust architectures.
Strong proficiency in Python, shell scripting, and C/C++ for security feature development and automation.
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux build systems, particularly Yocto Project, and real-time operating systems such as QNX.
Experience with system configuration, layer development, and security hardening in embedded environments.
Understanding of network security protocols, segmentation, interface hardening, and threat modeling for networked devices.
Knowledge of vulnerability management, threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation techniques.
Familiarity with AWS, IEC 62443, NIST, and FDA cybersecurity guidance is preferred.

Benefits

Fully onsite, day-shift employee position.
Market-competitive compensation package including base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity.
Vaccination against certain diseases, including COVID-19, may be required depending on the role.
Employment may be contingent on obtaining an export license or executing a Technology Control Plan when applicable.

Salary: $192k - $325k/yr

Intuitive

Intuitive is a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery, specializing in minimally invasive care that enhances the healing potential of physicians and improves patient outcomes. We are dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery through innovative technology and intelligent design, making life...

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