Backend Full Stack Engineer Jobs in Livermore, CA

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.

Full Stack Web Development Engineer

Joining Intuitive Surgical means joining a team dedicated to using technology to benefit patients by improving surgical efficacy and decreasing surgical invasiveness, with patient safety as our highest priority.

Job Description

Design, enhance and maintain internal websites, web applications and stand-alone Python applications. Full stack capability is required. You will design and implement both the front-end user interface and back-end application and database. The front-end is currently FastAPI and Vue 3. The back-end environment is currently Red Hat Linux and Microsoft SQL Server. We will be moving to cloud-based solutions such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrated technical leadership

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Drives projects to completion

• Strong problem solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Intellectually curious and passionate

• High emotional intelligence and solid people skills

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering

• 3+ years of industry experience as a full stack web developer

• Expert in Object Oriented Python, JavaScript, node.js, SQL

• Test-driven development

• Full stack front-end & back-end web application development

• Must have experience with application architecture design

• HTML5, CSS, jquery, Ajax, Flask, FastAPI, Vue.js

• Microsoft SQL server, SQL database

• Web technologies such as RESTful APIs, JSON, WebSocket, sockets

• Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake.

• Git version control

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

• Technical writing for project proposals, documentation and test

• Desired: data analytics, HighCharts, AG-grid controls

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.

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.

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 employeeswho 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'sstart 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.