Software Engineering Intern - Robotics R&D

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of surgery? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Surgery team will give you the chance to deliver surgical technologies and solutions to surgeons and healthcare professionals around the world. Your contributions will help effectively treat some of the world’s most prevalent conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Patients are waiting. ## Purpose This internship is based in Santa Clara, California and offers a unique opportunity for Software Engineering students passionate about advancing surgery today and where it goes next. As a Software Engineering Intern within Robotics, you will contribute to the design, development, and architecture of the software systems that powers robotic surgical platforms. Our teams work across a broad range of technologies, including user interfaces, embedded software, firmware, robotics algorithms, AI/ML, cybersecurity, virtualization, visualization, and distributed systems. ## You will be responsible for: - Design, develop, test, document and maintain software for real-time, safety critical robotic applications. - Contribute to software architecture, framework design, and system-level design for robotic platforms. - Implement and enhance software components across application, embedded, firmware, user interface, and algorithmic domains. - Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, debugging activities, and root cause investigations. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, electrical, mechanical, quality, and clinical engineering partners. - Apply software quality, cybersecurity, reliability, and maintainability best practices throughout the development lifecycle. ## Qualifications / Requirements Education - Currently enrolled in an accredited program pursuing a bachelor’s, graduate or PhD degree, returning to an academic program after the completion of the internship. - Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 reflective of all coursework - Commitment to June 1 – August 20, 2027, or June 21 – September 10, 2027; term dates to align with cohort - Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) and during hours agreed upon with the hiring manager. - Target majors include Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Vision, Data Science, Automation Engineering, or closely related field.Must Have - Permanent US work authorization without the need for sponsorship now, or in the future (The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Students currently in the country on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT require future sponsorship).