Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Product Security
Intuitive
Summary
This role contributes broadly to the Product Security Team and product development groups by designing, building, and maintaining security solutions and features for current and next-generation surgical robotic systems and manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for improving the overall security posture of products through security analysis, threat modeling, risk analysis, and development of mitigation strategies.
Job description
Essential Job Duties
- Design, develop, and implement security solutions and features for products and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborate with security analysis and implementation teams to validate security requirements and mitigations are correctly implemented.
- Contribute to OS security hardening across embedded platforms, covering kernel patching, access control policies, filesystem protections, and reducing attack surface at the system level.
- Apply network security principles to medical device architectures, including secure communication protocols, network segmentation, and interface hardening.
- Design and implement security features across embedded platforms including Yocto Linux and QNX, adapting to additional environments based on product and program requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, manufacturing, legal, regulatory, quality assurance, and engineering to address security concerns and compliance.
- Develop and present security architectures and mitigation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Review system designs, advise on hardware component selection, and ensure security requirements are addressed from the ground up.
Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of related experience in cybersecurity, product security engineering or related field with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years of experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of related experience in cybersecurity, product security engineering or related field with a Bachelor's degree; or 5 years of experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience
- Understanding of embedded security, 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, including system configuration, layer development, and security hardening
- Solid understanding of network security concepts, including protocols, segmentation, interface hardening, and threat modeling for networked devices
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals: vulnerability management, threat modeling, risk analysis, and mitigation techniques
- Familiarity with cloud security technologies such as AWS and security compliance standards like IEC 62443, NIST, and FDA cybersecurity guidance is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Incentives
- Equity
- Medical, Dental & Vision
Company overview
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.