Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. 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. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Embedded Software Engineering Manager, reporting to the Director Embedded Software Platform Development. In this role, the successful Embedded Software Engineering Manager will have the opportunity to drives, leads and supports a team of Embedded Software engineers to deliver highly performant and ultra reliable functionality to Hearing Implant Systems.

In this role the Engineering Manager leads activities and contributes to the delivery of Embedded Software features across our product offering while striving for technical excellence. The Engineering Manager fosters a culture of world class technical capabilities within the Embedded Software space through best practices and development processes and inspires the next generation of engineers as they build their careers at Cochlear as technical staff or leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• People management of multiple engineers, providing coaching, guidance and supporting their personal and professional development in order to build and retain a strong talent pool and an effective team.

• Proactively develop talent and secure successors for own or related areas in Cochlear.

• Accountable for delivery of Embedded Software features for both CI and acoustic products.

• Contribute to setting the technical direction for our Embedded Software deliverables covering both CI and acoustic products.

• Actively drive projects and contribute to the overall team strategy and process improvements to ensure the team works with world-class excellence.

• Collaborate closely with the ES Portfolio & Delivery team to ensure that resources are allocated according to priorities and needs.

• Translate and deploy Cochlear and ES strategies to own team and set clear directions, both on deliverables and ways of working (tactical) and on future needs and technology readiness (strategic).

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Engineering/Science degree (Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering preferred) coupled with significant experience in Embedded Software development, design, and implementation.

• Experience with people management with a demonstrated ability to grow, upskill and mentor direct reports

• Excellent communication skills

• Proven ability to facilitate teams in cross-functional thinking, problem solving and decision making

• Proven experience in Agile software development environments, demonstrating an understanding of Agile methodologies and practices

Something extra to grab our attention

• Skilled in Embedded Software architecture design

• Experience in embedded SW development on resource constrained Hardware

• Experience with algorithm development

• Experience working at all stages of the software development lifecycle

• Experience and understanding of medical device regulations and quality standards as they relate to medical device software

• Understanding of technical architecture and application of Hearing Implant products.

• Experience with IP generation, protection and review

Development Value of this role:

• Collaborate with a large range of stakeholders, from product development engineers covering mechanical, electrical and Embedded Software related areas to researchers and clinical audiologists.

• Ability to operate as a Mentor and provide technical guidance and direction to a group of engineers

• Ability to improve processes, tools and frameworks to ensure an effective and efficient operating team environment

Please note, due to Cochlear's summer holiday shutdown (20 Dec -6 Jan), there may be delays in the recruitment process. You are welcome to submit your application, and we aim to provide feedback by late January.

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 life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. 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.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

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. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.