Sr Engineering Manager, XR

Job Description Primary Function of Position

The Sr Engineering Manager, XR, is responsible for leading a technical
product team creating 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 passion for architecting and coding complex
technical solutions with Unity, experience managing products from start to
end user delivery, and talent for developing high‑performing technical
teams.

• Lead the architecture of Unity‑based interactive training applications, ensuring scalable solutions that are reliable and accessible across modalities such as VR and AR
• Hands‑on development of efficient, physics‑based simulations in Unity
• 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
• Stay current with XR, AI, and Unity developments, especially those that strengthen quality and usability across devices

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 Dev Ops 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.

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.

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