Manager, Product Development

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

*** This position can reside in Peachtree Corners, GA or Sunnyvale, CA ***

Primary Function of Position
We are seeking a strategic and technically strong leader to drive Product Development & Integration within our Business Intelligence and Enablement team in Professional Education and Program Services (PEPS). This role is responsible for leading the development of scalable web and mobile applications while ensuring secure, high-performing, and maintainable solutions that align with business and customer needs. The ideal candidate brings a balance of engineering leadership, product alignment, and cross-functional collaboration, partnering closely with IT, Product Management, Digital, and operational stakeholders. This position will oversee integration initiatives, standardize product delivery processes, incorporate field feedback into roadmap planning, and help shape future product placement and growth strategies.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead technical teams in the development of web and mobile based applications, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with IT and other teams to strengthen network security and application infrastructure, proactively addressing roadblocks and technical constraints.

• Define and execute technical roadmaps in close collaboration with BIE Product Managers, guaranteeing alignment between business objectives, customer needs, and engineering execution.

• Oversee technology integration program managers during new product pilots, while aiding in the definition and strategy of future product positioning and growth opportunities.

• Develop a standard product delivery lifecycle between PEPS and forward-looking engineering teams, including Digital, Future Forward, and other related functions.

• Establish structured feedback loops to capture insights from the field, incorporating customer and sales feedback into product enhancements and long-term roadmap planning.

• Develop strategies for future product placement, ecosystem integration, and scalable growth pathways, identifying opportunities for expansion and innovation within operations of Hospitals.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development, product engineering, or technical program leadership, with at least 4 years in a people management or team lead capacity.

• Proven experience leading web and mobile application development teams, delivering scalable, reliable, and high-performing solutions.

• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with IT, Security, and Digital teams to align technical execution with business objectives.

• Demonstrated ability to define and execute technical roadmaps in partnership with product stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of network security, application security best practices, and enterprise infrastructure considerations.

• Experience establishing or improving product delivery lifecycles, including Agile or hybrid methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively remove roadblocks and manage technical risk.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functional boundaries.

Required Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field required.

• Leadership or management training, or demonstrated experience leading technical teams and cross-functional initiatives.

• Training or practical experience in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern application architecture principles.

Working Conditions

• 3 Days Onsite per Week

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Has worked closely with existing Intuitive IT, Network Security, and Infrastructure teams to navigate web and mobile app development, internally and/or externally.

• Experience supporting digital solutions within hospital or healthcare operational environments.

• Experience working within regulated environments with compliance considerations (e.g., HIPAA or similar frameworks).

• Proven ability to influence product positioning and contribute to long-term growth and ecosystem integration strategies.

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. 

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.