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Senior Robotic Algorithm and Controls Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, develop, and support surgical robotic systems (daVinci product line) by creating teleoperation, motion control, and safety algorithms for mechatronic and tele-robotic systems.

Role type

Senior IC robotic algorithm and controls engineer

Builds

Surgical robotic systems (daVinci product line)

Domain

Medical devices / Robotics / Control systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Control theory, Servo control systems design, Embedded development (C, C++), MATLAB, Python, Hardware/software integration, Mechatronic system design, Risk analysis, Clinical performance validation

Preferred skills

Experience with cartesian controls for manipulator robotics, IP documentation

Technologies

C, C++, MATLAB, Python

Responsibilities

Develop and implement motion control and safety algorithms; Integrate prototype hardware with existing systems; Apply control theory to design and verify mechatronic systems; Analyze electro-mechanical devices for dynamic safety and clinical risk; Participate in clinical observations and experiments; Document and communicate intellectual property.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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