Director, Embedded Software Development – Delivery

Cochlear

Director of Embedded Software Development at Cochlear leading the transformation of embedded software platforms. Overseeing R&D and influencing future product innovations across Europe.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeMechelen • 🇧🇪 BelgiumLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the transformation and delivery of next-generation embedded software platforms for Cochlear’s future sound processor and implant systems.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentAgile developmentDevOpssoftware platform architecturescalable software solutionsconfigurable software platformsmedical device developmentsafety-critical applicationsR&D project managementteam leadership

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipstakeholder managementcommunicationinnovationcollaborationteam developmenthigh-performance team buildingproject portfolio managementcross-functional collaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Software Development