Director, Embedded Software Development & Delivery

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.

The Opportunity

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.

What we offer

An attractive remuneration package and flexible extra-legal benefits

An extensive onboarding and training program

An enjoyable work environment with attention to life-work balance and homeworking

A stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi-disciplinary colleagues across the globe

This is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit our customers every day. Be part of something purposeful and APPLY now by clicking on the link below and see your career grow!

Cochlear Summary

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing 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. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™).

Equal opportunities