Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a world full of sound. We aim to transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss and innovate to connect people with future technologies. 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 more people to experience a lifetime of hearing.

Cochlear has an opportunity for a full-time Embedded Software Engineering Manager based in our Sydney, Macquarie Park office.

In this leadership role, you will be accountable for the delivery, quality, and technical execution of a squad responsible for developing embedded software features that support Cochlear's industry-leading hearing solutions. You'll combine deep technical expertise with strong people leadership, ensuring your team delivers highly reliable products while continuing to build capability for the future.

Working closely with Architects, Systems Engineers, Program Managers, Quality teams, and Product stakeholders, you'll help shape the technical direction of our embedded software platform while creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading a squad of embedded software engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

• Driving technical execution, design reviews and engineering decision-making.

• Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers to maximise team capability and engagement.

• Partnering with architecture, systems and delivery teams to align technical and business priorities.

• Ensuring compliance with software development processes and quality standards.

• Driving continuous improvement across engineering practices, delivery processes and technical excellence.

About You

You are a seasoned program leader who can navigate complexity, influence senior stakeholders and create the conditions for technical teams to deliver. You bring strong delivery discipline, sound judgement and a collaborative leadership style, with experience in software, embedded systems or complex engineering environments.

Essential

• 5+ years' experience working within embedded software development environments.

• Experience leading engineering teams responsible for software design, implementation and delivery.

• Strong understanding of embedded software development, software architecture and system design.

• Proven experience operating within Agile software development environments.

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop engineering talent.

• Experience influencing outcomes across cross-functional and matrixed teams.

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to balance technical excellence, delivery commitments and long-term strategy.

Ideal

• Experience working within regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive or defence.

• Understanding of IEC 62304, ISO 14971 and software risk management practices.

• Experience contributing to software architecture and platform strategy.

• Experience leading design reviews and resolving complex technical challenges.

• Knowledge of embedded software development on resource-constrained systems.

• Experience building succession plans and developing future engineering leaders.

Why this role is for you

At Cochlear, our engineers work on technology that genuinely changes lives.

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine technical leadership, people leadership and strategic influence while contributing to products used by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. You'll help shape the future direction of Cochlear's embedded software platform, lead highly capable engineers through complex technical challenges, and contribute to innovations that improve hearing outcomes for recipients across the globe.

You'll join a collaborative engineering culture that values curiosity, continuous learning, quality, and innovation, with the resources and scale of a global MedTech leader.

How we recognise your contribution

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

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