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Intuitive Surgical Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Intuitive Surgical Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 11 questions · ~101 min
LeetCode: Set Matrix ZeroesHard
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Set zero-containing matrix rows and columns to zero in place using constant extra space.

leetcodeArraysArray ManipulationIntuitive Surgical
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Security & Infrastructure5 questions · ~46 min
Stepper Motor OperationHard

Explain how a stepper motor converts sequenced stator fields into controlled rotor movement, including embedded control and failure considerations.

circuit designHardwareEmbedded SystemsIntuitive Surgical
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System Design11 questions · ~101 min
Designing a New Production LineHard

Design an ML-enabled production line, from data collection and inspection through deployment, monitoring, and safe operational fallback.

Feature Driftdesignarchitecture patternsIntuitive Surgical
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Execution5 questions · ~46 min
Why You Are LeavingEasy

Explain your reasons for leaving professionally while connecting your next move to the Embedded Engineer role at Samsara.

Trade-offsExecutionRisk AssessmentIntuitive Surgical
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Technical Fundamentals11 questions · ~101 min
Laser and Coherence AnalysisHard

Tests your understanding of signal and optical measurement concepts for sensing and analysis.

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Behavioral & Leadership3 questions · ~27 min
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More topics4 questions · ~37 min
GRR PerformanceMedium

Assesses your capability to plan and interpret measurement system analysis.

quality controlIntuitive Surgical
High-Testability Software DesignMedium

Evaluates modular design, testability, and integration readiness.

software designTestabilityIntuitive Surgical
Unit Variable Cost CalculationMedium

Tests quantitative reasoning and ability to compute unit economics from given percentages.

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Hands-on SQL practiceWrite and run real queries in the editor. 3 drills · ~30 min
7-Day Rolling Average ExportsMedium
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Practice drill

Calculate a 7-day rolling average of Adobe Acrobat document exports using a window function.

Data AnalysisAggregationsAbbottAdobeOOura Ring
SQL Joins and Year-Over-Year GrowthMedium
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Practice drill

Join Unity product and revenue data to calculate annual revenue and year-over-year growth with LAG.

Joinssql queriesUnity TechnologiesBalyasny Asset ManagementIntuitive Surgical
Pre vs Post Metrics by CohortMedium
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Compare average metric values before and after launch for each cohort using CTEs and joins.

JoinsCTEsCohort AnalysisIntuitive Surgical
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