Impact at Intuitive
Meaningful work. Real impact. Join the mission shaping the future of healthcare and making a difference for care teams around the world.
Three decades of impact
As we celebrate Intuitive’s 30th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the lives changed by our technology—and the people who make that possible. Behind every innovation are the teams pushing boundaries to help doctors care for their patients.
Working here means being part of something bigger: a mission to advance healthcare through ingenuity, perseverance, and heart. It’s not always easy—but it’s always worth it.
More than a job
At Intuitive, our mission drives what everything we do—and it’s also something many of us have lived. Hear from members of our team who experienced Intuitive’s technology first-hand. They know more than anyone why working here is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be a part of something bigger.
We asked our employees
Why does your work matter?
Alejandro
“Everyone that works here gets the feeling that you are doing something important.” - Alejandro Figueroa, Manufacturing Engineer
Kayla
“I love that our team and leaders really take Intuitive’s mission to heart. Putting patients first is not something we just pay lip service to—it’s a core value that drives decisions.” - Kayla Keifer Anderson, Senior Manager, Clinical Development Engineering
Charisse
“The decisions we make impact people. They impact physicians. They impact patients. They impact families. And that comes with a lot of responsibility.” -Charisse Yung, Director, Manufacturing Production
Lucas
“Intuitive’s mission means a lot to me because I want to live in a world where everyone has access to high-quality care, to state-of-the-art surgical treatment like my sister had.” - Lucas Zhou, Senior Marketing Manager, Services
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Claudia
“I’m doing it for the next patient. I’m doing it for somebody’s brother or sister or mom, and that makes it much more meaningful.” - Claudia Lopez Rivera, Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Kamilah
“Every single day you know there is a patient at the end of whatever you’re doing.” - Kamilah Brewton, da Vinci Clinical Sales Manager
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Ray
“Intuitive is a company that is constantly driving innovation, but also a company that is rooted in always putting patients first. The impact that Intuitive makes is incredible, and every day I feel rewarded that I’m able to contribute to the greater mission of improving patient outcomes.” - Ray Chen, Software Engineering Manager
Kirsten
“Intuitive is an amazing place. We get to work on an immensely impactful and interesting product. I find it very rewarding that I get to see the direct patient impact when I’m in the OR working with surgeons to understand their clinical needs and getting feedback on new products.” - Kirsten Hong, Manager, Clinical and Product Education
Jason
“I love that our team and leaders really take Intuitive’s mission to heart. Putting patients first is not something we just pay lip service to—it’s a core value that drives decisions.” - Jason Glasser, Director, System Hardware Engineering
