Sr Manager, Immersive Content at Intuitive

Sunnyvale, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

324000.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Unity Development, XR Work, Team Leadership, C#, Unity's XR Toolkit, Performance Optimization, AI Integration, Project Planning, Sprint Execution, Scalable Systems, Meta Quest Development, Azure Cloud Services, Agile Methodologies, DevOps Practices, Unreal Engine Development, Robotics Simulation

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Company Description At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: 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. As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible. The Future Forward team is responsible for creating new products and technologies. Come join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals to impact the lives of their patients. Job Description Primary Function of Position The Sr Manager, Immersive Content, is responsible for leading a product development team creating immersive training applications for surgical robotic systems. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with team management, guiding the development of interactive experiences across a variety of delivery platforms to increase access to best in class training for customers around the world. Success in this role will be measured by the team's ability to consistently deliver reliable training applications on schedule, user adoption and training effectiveness metrics, and the development of a cohesive, high- performing technical team. The ideal candidate has experience delivering products for end users, skill for integrating disparate inputs into a technical plan, ease working with business stakeholders, passion for architecting and coding complex technical solutions, and experience implementing cutting edge tools for immersive content development. Essential Job Duties Lead the architecture and hands-on development of Unity-based immersive training applications, ensuring scalable solutions that are thoughtful, reliable, and accessible across platforms Write clear, maintainable code and help shape technical standards that support team success Mentor and guide the software development team, fostering a collaborative culture where ideas are valued and continuous improvement is encouraged Explore opportunities to use AI in ways that enhance development workflows and elevate user experience Guide project planning, sprint execution, and milestone delivery in a steady, organized, and predictable way Communicate technical updates, design decisions, and recommendations in a clear and inclusive manner to stakeholders Stay current with XR, AI, and Unity developments, especially those that strengthen quality and usability across devices Qualifications Core Competencies and Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent professional experience 5+ years of Unity development, including hands-on XR work 3+ years guiding teams or leading technical initiatives, with a focus on collaboration and shared success Ability to design and build scalable, reliable systems that support high-quality user experiences Strength in creating an environment where teams consistently deliver meaningful, well-crafted products Clear and empathetic communication skills, with comfort engaging partners across technical and clinical domains Proficiency with C#, Unity’s XR toolkit, performance optimization, and modern development practices Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Meta Quest development, optimization, and deployment processes Experience with Azure cloud services, agile methodologies, or DevOps practices Additional strengths such as Unreal Engine development, web platform development, or experience in healthcare, robotics, or simulation. Experience building multiplayer or collaborative XR applications 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. Travel: If located in Sunnyvale, up to 5% travel may be required for customer engagements and industry conferences. If located in Durham, NC or Peachtree Corners, GA, up to 15% travel may be required to accommodate meetings at Sunnyvale headquarters. 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. 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. Shift: Day Max. Salary Region 2: 275400 USD Max. Salary Region 1: 324000 USD Ways of Working: Onsite - This job is fully onsite. Employee Type: Employee Min. Salary Region 1: 216000 USD Global Job Level (HCM): Management 4, Sr Mgr (14) Min. Salary Region 2: 183600 USD

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager, Immersive Content, will lead a product development team focused on creating immersive training applications for surgical robotic systems, combining hands-on technical leadership with team management. Success is measured by consistent, on-schedule delivery of reliable training applications, user adoption, and the development of a high-performing technical team.