Job Specifications
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
Primary Function of Position
The Ion endoluminal system is Intuitive’s robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with the goal of improving early lung cancer diagnosis. Ion’s Data Engineering team builds the infrastructure, data pipelines, and services that power applications and product insights across the organization. As a Data Engineering intern, you will help design and develop robust, performant data pipelines and supporting applications. You will work closely with data engineers, data scientists, and software teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive real impact.
Essential Job Duties
Contribute to the design and implementation of log-based data pipelines, real-time event streams, and/or data models.
Contribute to monitoring, alerting, and data quality checks to ensure pipeline reliability.
Collaborate with data scientists and adjacent software teams to ensure pipelines and data models meet their needs.
Help create and maintain technical documentation.
Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and standups.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience
University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements
University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program after the internship.
Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10–12-week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.
Required Education And Training
Current enrollment in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related degree-seeking program at the bachelor’s level or above.
Working Conditions
"None"
Preferred Skills And Experience
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and related languages.
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Airflow, Kafka, dbt.
Familiarity with Git/version control, code reviews, unit testing, and CI/CD workflows.
Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
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.
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 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.
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About the Company
Intuitive (Nasdaq: ISRG), headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. At Intuitive, we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.
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