Senior Data Scientist

Job description

Primary Function of Position The Ion endoluminal system is Intuitive's robotic platform for minimally invasive biopsy in the peripheral lung, with an initial goal of improving the early diagnosis of lung cancer. Ion’s Data team is responsible for developing analytical tools that generate insights and drive decision making for internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate in this role will be a contributor to a high-performing data science team to develop data models, analytics, and related applications. Essential Job Duties (Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role. Additional job duties may be determined by functional people manager) - Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to understand and communicate Ion’s needs and goals. - Develop, improve, and maintain robust data models for transforming data from log files and event streams. - Ensure that our data models support our analytics and reporting objectives. - Design predictive models and algorithms to derive insights and metrics from large datasets - Contribute to technical requirements definition, prototyping, development, testing, and release. - Communicate findings to stakeholders through visualizations, dashboards, reports, and presentations. - Champion best practices in software development, including code reviews, coding conventions, testing frameworks, and design patterns. - Assess and recommend new tools and technologies that make the data team more effective. Required Skills and Experience (Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) - Experience in working with production-level data pipelines. - Experience in building data models to support analytics, including metrics and KPIs. - Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and related languages. - Experience in using AI tools to accelerate software development and data analysis. - Experience with platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, and dbt. - Solid understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques. - Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Required Education and Training (As applicable - Specific education and training that an individual must possess in order to successfully perform in job) - Master's or PhD degree in computer science or related field. - Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in data science. Working Conditions (As applicable - Any physical requirements for the job. If not applicable, state “none”) None Preferred Skills and Experience (As applicable - Specific skills, knowledge, and experience that are not required to perform the job, but are desirable to have) - Experience working in medical devices or other regulated industries. 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.