Senior Technical Recruiter

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.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

Senior Recruiter – Future Forward (R&D Talent)

The Senior Recruiter for Future Forward is a strategic talent advisor responsible for attracting, engaging, and hiring world-class R&D and engineering talent. This role enables innovation by delivering exceptional candidates across highly technical and emerging skill areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and Future Forward leaders to understand technical hiring needs, workforce plans, and talent market dynamics, providing strategic guidance throughout the process.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for all R&D and engineering roles, including Mechanical, Manufacturing, Embedded/Software, Robotics, Mechatronics, Clinical Engineering, and senior/leadership engineering positions.
• Develop advanced sourcing strategies using market intelligence, competitive insights, and diverse channels to identify and engage top engineering and research talent.
• Strengthen interview excellence by facilitating structured intake, improving hiring manager capability, aligning panels, and ensuring consistent, high-quality candidate experiences.
• Build and sustain long-term talent pipelines for critical, emerging, and hard-to-find R&D capabilities while continuously improving recruiting processes across Future Forward.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with strong exposure to R&D, engineering, and/or technical talent acquisition.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and closing specialized engineering and research talent across multiple disciplines.
• Strong influencing, consulting, and decision-making skills; able to guide senior technical leaders with data and insight.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and talent storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to manage complex requisitions, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and
experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have)

• Recruiting experience in a healthcare or medical device setting a strong plus

• Experience with Workday and/or SmartRecruiters

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
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
in accordance with fair chance laws.
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 base compensation ranges
are listed.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Sunnyvale, CA

Job ID: 07d8a136-0cea-4207-b30e-1f5b6ef56e0b

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-19T17:26:42