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Sr. Interaction Designer - Ion

Intuitive, San Francisco, CA, United States


Job Description

Primary Function of Position Interaction Design is a key role at Intuitive, spanning multiple technical disciplines to design interactions and user interfaces for complex robotic systems operating in safety-critical environments. We bring human-centered design to healthcare innovation and to the development of robotic interfaces that are safe, effective, and delight our users. As a Senior Interaction Designer on the Ion team, you will lead the design work and product innovation for minimally invasive lung care. You will drive interaction strategy and execution in all stages of product development from early concepting to final design and implementation, partnering closely with other designers, Human Factors, engineers, product managers, and clinical experts. Ion is advancing human-machine interaction in minimally invasive robotics, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the team working on technologies such as embedded interfaces, 3D modeling, machine learning, and sophisticated robotic control systems. This full-time on-site position is based in our Sunnyvale, CA office. Roles & Responsibilities You are a human-centered designer driven by improving the life of patients and tackling novel challenges in healthcare You thrive in highly technical domains and bring clarity and structure to complex, ambiguous problem spaces You have experience designing beyond traditional digital products, ideally within embedded, hardware-integrated, or other complex technical domains You can confidently define system states, transitions, and workflows, while also delivering precise and production-ready UI specifications You are methodical and drive design decisions through insights and iteration You elevate the quality bar through strong design judgment and attention to detail You are inclusive by nature and understand the purpose and value of cross-functional collaboration You demonstrate strong listening, communication, and analytical skills that enable you to operate effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional environment What You’ll Do Design world-class interaction design solutions

for physical and digital components of a complex robotic system. Define the behavior of interactive systems for new and evolving product capabilities , driven by evidence and deep problem understanding, exploring, prototyping and iteration to reduce ambiguity and risk. Drive discovery and user research activities,

collaborating with our Human Factors and clinical teams to develop a strong understanding of the problem space. Shape research plans, synthesize findings, and translate insights into actionable design direction. You will also participate in usability evaluations through informal and formal testing with representative users in lab and clinical setting. Deliver high-quality UI specifications and interaction patterns , partnering closely with engineering to ensure accurate implementation.

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