Embedded Software Engineering Manager

Cochlear Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Limited in Sydney, Australia, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead a squad delivering embedded software features for our hearing solutions. You will balance technical excellence with delivery commitments, ensuring reliable products and ongoing capability building.

Working closely with architects, systems engineers, program managers, quality teams and product stakeholders, you will shape the technical direction of our embedded software platform and create an

Qualifications

• 5+ years in embedded software development.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong embedded software architecture and system design.
• Experience in Agile methodologies.
• Experience in regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or defence).
• Familiarity with IEC 62304, ISO 14971 and software risk management.
• Ability to coach and develop engineering talent.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of embedded software engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive technical execution, design reviews and engineering decisions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers to maximise capability and engagement.
• Partner with architecture, systems and delivery teams to align priorities.
• Ensure compliance with software development processes and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering practices and delivery.

Skills

Embedded software development

Leadership

Agile

Software architecture

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated industries

Stakeholder management

Job description

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 fulltime 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

• 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

• 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.

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

We have provided more than 600,000 implantable devices, helping people of all ages to lead full and active lives. We help people hear and be heard. We empower people to connect with others and live a full life. We help transform the way people understand and treat hearing loss. We innovate and bring to market a range of implantable hearing solutions that deliver a lifetime of hearing outcomes.