Director, Embedded Software Development & Delivery

About the role

Cochlear has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Embedded Software Development & Delivery to join our global R&D team in Mechelen, Belgium or Vallauris, France. In this role, you will lead the transformation and delivery of next-generation embedded software platforms for Cochlear's future sound processor and implant systems. You will: Define and implement strategies for scalable, configurable embedded software platform releases. Ensure architectural alignment with Product Family Engineering and Cochlear's systems architecture. Build and develop high-performing embedded software engineering teams across Europe. Champion innovation and foster collaboration across R&D, product management, and technology partners. Oversee delivery of embedded software platform releases, ensuring compliance with medical device regulations and Cochlear's quality management system. This is a high-impact leadership role with strong visibility across global R&D, offering the chance to shape Cochlear's embedded technology platforms and influence future product portfolios. About You To add value in this role, you'll bring: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Software Development or similar. Minimum 5 years' experience leading large embedded software development teams in complex R&D environments. Proven track record in developing managers and leaders. Experience managing multi-stakeholder project portfolios with high technical complexity. Familiarity with Agile development and DevOps for embedded systems at scale. Experience in medical device development or other safety-critical applications (ideal). Strong strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. You'll be a motivator and builder of high-performing teams , with the ability to inspire bold goals and deliver results through collaboration and innovation. What makes this opportunity unique? Work on technology that restores a sense through engineering. Influence the future of Cochlear's embedded platforms and product families. Build and grow a talented team in a global, collaborative environment. Enjoy strong visibility and impact across R&D and beyond.

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Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives.

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