Thank you for your posting regarding your interview experience at Intuitive Surgical as we value all input from our candidates. Interview processes are usually an iterative process in that often times internal employees will submit their interest after external candidates have already applied or been contacted. This helps to ensure that we evaluate and hire the best person for each position. We would not want to limit the ability for our hiring managers to wait and interview anyone internally who comes forward with interest before assessing external talent as well. As we continue our growth there may be other future positions coming available that the hiring manager you interviewed may submit your name for.