Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Senior FPGA Engineer - Imaging
Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
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 Reporting to the Manager of FPGA - Imaging, this Engineer will play a role in delivering best‑in‑class image/video processing solutions for our da Vinci systems (and other robotic platforms), as part of an excellent cross‑functional team. The engineer in this position will work with the broader Vision and EE teams to architect, implement and verify image sensor interfaces and image processing algorithms on FPGAs / FPGA SoCs deployed on the platform. This includes components in the entire processing chain, photon‑to‑photon: from image sensor data acquisition to stereo (and mono) displays.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in FPGA‑based video/image processing with exposure to typical image processing algorithms and image sensor interfaces – implementation and evaluation with the trade‑offs between visual quality, performance, and FPGA resource utilization in mind.
Responsibilities
Define and implement high‑performance image/video processing pipelines in FPGAs
Collaborate with other experts in imaging to craft the best trade‑offs in resources, cost, performance, and practicality to create optimal video processing architectures
Work with other contributors in the FPGA space to harmonize the video processing implementation with established best practices
Implement designs using (System)Verilog and C/C++ (High Level Synthesis)
Verify implemented designs in simulation and on hardware
Collaborate on improvements to FPGA design and verification methodology; investigate new technologies that would reduce development / verification time
Explore and evaluate new FPGA / FPGA‑SoC platforms for low‑latency video processing
Qualifications Required Skills
8+ years of FPGA experience and a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years of experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience
Experience with SystemVerilog, C (or C++) and a scripting language such as Python or Tcl
Understanding of and experience with high‑speed digital design and associated challenges
Foundation in using FPGA build tools such as: AMD/Xilinx, Intel and/or Lattice
Foundation in using FPGA simulation tools, environments and in test bench development
Familiar with common image processing techniques and video I/O interfaces (HDMI/DP/MIPI/SDI)
Understanding of static timing analysis / timing constraints
Experience with FPGA part and pin selection process
Experience with revision control software e.g. Git
Willingness to learn new skills and embrace emerging technologies
Desired Skills
Experience with Intel FPGAs; AMD Versal Prime / Premium / Edge Series
Experience with Vitis HLS or other high‑level synthesis tools
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Pre‑Employment and Other Conditions Notice We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Location Flexibility 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.
Export Controls Notice 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.
Compensation Base Compensation Range Region 1: $173,800 USD – $250,200 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $147,800 USD – $212,600 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule – This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
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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 Reporting to the Manager of FPGA - Imaging, this Engineer will play a role in delivering best‑in‑class image/video processing solutions for our da Vinci systems (and other robotic platforms), as part of an excellent cross‑functional team. The engineer in this position will work with the broader Vision and EE teams to architect, implement and verify image sensor interfaces and image processing algorithms on FPGAs / FPGA SoCs deployed on the platform. This includes components in the entire processing chain, photon‑to‑photon: from image sensor data acquisition to stereo (and mono) displays.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven background in FPGA‑based video/image processing with exposure to typical image processing algorithms and image sensor interfaces – implementation and evaluation with the trade‑offs between visual quality, performance, and FPGA resource utilization in mind.
Responsibilities
Define and implement high‑performance image/video processing pipelines in FPGAs
Collaborate with other experts in imaging to craft the best trade‑offs in resources, cost, performance, and practicality to create optimal video processing architectures
Work with other contributors in the FPGA space to harmonize the video processing implementation with established best practices
Implement designs using (System)Verilog and C/C++ (High Level Synthesis)
Verify implemented designs in simulation and on hardware
Collaborate on improvements to FPGA design and verification methodology; investigate new technologies that would reduce development / verification time
Explore and evaluate new FPGA / FPGA‑SoC platforms for low‑latency video processing
Qualifications Required Skills
8+ years of FPGA experience and a Bachelor's degree; or 6+ years of experience and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3+ years of experience
Experience with SystemVerilog, C (or C++) and a scripting language such as Python or Tcl
Understanding of and experience with high‑speed digital design and associated challenges
Foundation in using FPGA build tools such as: AMD/Xilinx, Intel and/or Lattice
Foundation in using FPGA simulation tools, environments and in test bench development
Familiar with common image processing techniques and video I/O interfaces (HDMI/DP/MIPI/SDI)
Understanding of static timing analysis / timing constraints
Experience with FPGA part and pin selection process
Experience with revision control software e.g. Git
Willingness to learn new skills and embrace emerging technologies
Desired Skills
Experience with Intel FPGAs; AMD Versal Prime / Premium / Edge Series
Experience with Vitis HLS or other high‑level synthesis tools
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Pre‑Employment and Other Conditions Notice We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.
Location Flexibility 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.
Export Controls Notice 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.
Compensation Base Compensation Range Region 1: $173,800 USD – $250,200 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $147,800 USD – $212,600 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Set Schedule – This job will be onsite weekly, the percentage of onsite work will be defined by the leader.
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