Agentic AI Developer

Company DescriptionIt 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 DescriptionPrimary Function of PositionThe Agentic AI Developer will join Intuitive’s Agentic AI team, responsible for creating next-generation autonomous AI solutions. This role focuses on designing and implementing agentic AI systems capable of reasoning, planning, and acting to achieve complex goals across cloud environments. The position requires strong software engineering skills and deep understanding of AI agent architectures. Success will be measured by the ability to deliver robust, scalable, and reliable agentic AI solutions that augment human capabilities and drive innovation in healthcare technology.Essential Job DutiesDesign and develop autonomous AI agents using C# and Python on Azure and other cloud platformsImplement sophisticated context management systems to maintain agent state across multi-turn interactions and complex workflowsBuild robust memory systems including short-term working memory and long-term knowledge retrievalCreate tool integration frameworks allowing agents to interact with external APIs, databases, and servicesDevelop agent orchestration systems for multi-agent collaboration and task delegationImplement prompt engineering strategies and chain-of-thought reasoning patternsDesign error handling and fallback mechanisms for agent reliabilityBuild observability and debugging tools for agent behavior analysisOptimize token usage and implement efficient context window management strategiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define agent capabilities and behaviorsQualificationsCore Competencies and Skill RequirementsStrong proficiency in C# and Python with 3+ years of professional experienceExperience with Azure cloud services (Azure Functions, Cognitive Services, Container Instances, Service Bus)Solid understanding of LLM architectures and prompt engineering techniquesExperience with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Azure Cognitive Search) for semantic memoryKnowledge of state management patterns and distributed systemsExperience with REST APIs and asynchronous programmingFamiliarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)Understanding of software design patterns and clean architecture principlesAgentic AI Specific RequirementsExperience building or working with autonomous agents, chatbots, or conversational AIUnderstanding of agentic concepts: goal-driven behavior, planning, tool use, and self-reflectionKnowledge of context management strategies including sliding windows, summarization, and selective retrievalFamiliarity with agent frameworks (LangChain, Agent Framework, or similar)Experience with function calling/tool use patterns in LLMsUnderstanding of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architecturesKnowledge of agent safety, alignment, and responsible AI practicesNice to HaveExperience with other cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)Knowledge of reinforcement learning or planning algorithmsFamiliarity with knowledge graphs and ontologiesExperience with streaming architectures for real-time agent responsesUnderstanding of multi-modal AI (vision, speech integration)Contributions to open-source AI/ML projectsExperience with agent evaluation and testing frameworksSoft SkillsStrong problem-solving abilities with creative approaches to complex challengesExcellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse stakeholdersSelf-directed learner comfortable with rapidly evolving AI landscapeCollaborative mindset with experience in agile developmentAttention to detail, especially regarding edge cases in agent behaviorPassion for building AI systems that augment human capabilitiesEducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or related fieldAdvanced degree preferred but not required with relevant experienceAdditional InformationDue 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 NoticesU.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR743.13(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 onbusiness 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 theCandidate’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.Base Salary Range Region 1:$229,600 - $330,400Base Salary Range Region 2: $195,200 - $280,800Shift: DayWorkplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.