Engineering Manager, Software Verification & Validation

Cochlear; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear seeks an Engineering Manager for Software Verification & Validation in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves designing a high-performance V&V organization, driving test automation, and ensuring compliance within the medical device sector. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and deep expertise in software verification methodologies, impacting patient outcomes through effective team management and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in Software V&V methodologies and best practices.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 62304).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing V&V team.
• Drive test automation and improve processes.
• Manage Agile V&V delivery across releases.

Skills

Leadership

Software Verification & Validation

Test Automation

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Job description

Engineering Manager, Software Verification & Validation

The Opportunity
We are seeking an Engineering Manager, Verification and Validation, reporting to the VP, Customer Software to be based in our Kuala Lumpur office.


In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and scale a high-performance V&V organisation and strategic staffing plan to meet growing verification demands without compromising quality.


Working closely with R&D, IT, Product Owners, Delivery Managers and Quality Engineers, you'll drive test automation, continuous process improvements and talent development, ensuring global consistency, clear traceability and operational excellence across all Customer Software squads.



Responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing V&V team by designing scalable structures, defining career paths, and overseeing hiring, coaching, performance management, succession planning, and mentoring.
• Develop multi-year staffing roadmaps aligned with growth objectives and partner globally to harmonize processes and share best practices.
• Define and execute comprehensive software V&V strategies, including test planning, case design, execution, defect management, and requirements-to-test traceability.
• Drive test automation initiatives by selecting frameworks, scripting, integrating with CI/CD pipelines, identifying bottlenecks, streamlining workflows, and tracking V&V metrics.
• Ensure quality and regulatory compliance by embedding processes, maintaining audit readiness, and authoring process documentation.
• Contribute to site leadership strategic decision-making and foster a collaborative environment as part of the site leadership team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, IT, Product Owners, Quality Engineers, and vendors to represent V&V in governance, negotiate scope and timelines, and escalate issues.
• Manage Agile V&V delivery "in-sprint" and across releases, overseeing resources, schedules, risks, and stakeholder reporting.
• Cultivate the R&D site's identity and culture by promoting innovation, continuous improvement, and customer-centric values.

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

• Proven track record as a Manager of Managers, managing high-performing teams to achieve excellence and career growth.
• Deep expertise in Software Verification & Validation fundamentals, including end-to-end V&V methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks and integrating V&V into CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and medical-device software regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic roadmaps that anticipate verification needs and align with organisational goals.
• Experience building strong, collaborative partnerships with R&D, IT, product teams, and external stakeholders.
• History of translating complex V&V concepts into clear communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Success navigating Agile environments to identify process improvements and quickly resolve challenges.
• Skilled in managing diverse stakeholder priorities, reporting progress transparently, and securing executive buy-in.
• Experience championing a culture of innovation, quality, and customer focus within a technical organisation.
• Track record of taking decisive, data-driven actions, owning outcomes, and consistently delivering on commitments.
  

Something extra to grab our attention

• Medical-Device Industry Expertise: Hands-on experience with Class III implantable devices, particularly in hearing or neuro-stimulation.
• Regulatory & Risk Management Proficiency: Deep familiarity with ISO 14971 risk management alongside ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 compliance for software in critical medical devices.
• Passion for Customer centric solution: a demonstrable commitment to improving patient outcomes.
  

Why this role is for you?

• Build & Inspire: Architect a world-class V&V team, mentor senior engineers, and empower them to guide junior talent.
• Shape Strategy: Own the long-term V&V vision-optimizing resources, driving automation, and ensuring top-tier compliance.
• Tackle Cutting-Edge Challenges: Lead advanced test-automation frameworks and streamlined verification in a high-stakes medical-device setting.
• Collaborate Broadly: Partner daily with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Quality Engineers, and vendors to align scope, manage risk, and deliver results.
• Elevate Your Career: Gain executive visibility and clear pathways to regional or global leadership.
• Drive Agile Excellence: Embed V&V into fast-paced Scrum teams, deliver end-to-end projects, and see your work in every release.
• Champion Innovation: Join a culture that prizes rapid learning, continuous improvement, and unwavering customer focus.
  

Unlock job insights

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Cochlear is an organisation you can be proud to be part of. Underpinning our position as a global market leader is the quality of our people. You will get to work with talented, friendly and supportive colleagues who are dedicated towards making a difference. We are an expanding workforce that has grown from only 500 in 2004 to more than 2,700 today. We have built our business to support over 200,000 recipients globally with direct operation in 20 countries and distribution in 100 countries. Leveraging of our scale and global reach, we pursue a breadth of research and development activities that will bring the most significant technologies, products and services to market for our recipients. Currently we are involved in over 79 collaborative research programs, involving 131 centers across 19 countries.

Organisational growth

For 30 years Cochlear has been the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Our commitment to shaping the future of our industry means we work hard to achieve long-term sustainable financial growth. Every year we make significant investments in research and development, so we continually improve our products and stay at the leading edge of technological advancements. Testaments to our effective R&D undertakings are more than 100 registered patent families and multiple industry awards. Today, our products set new benchmarks in hearing performance with the most reliable implants on the market. As we continue to launch new products and revolutionise the industry, you will experience a new era of growth, change and opportunity right across the business. Now is truly an exciting and challenging time to join our transforming and growing business.

Cochlear is an organisation you can be proud to be part of. Underpinning our position as a global market leader is the quality of our people. You will get to work with talented, friendly and supportive colleagues who are dedicated towards making a difference. We are an expanding workforce that has grown from only 500 in 2004 to more than 2,700 today. We have built our business to support over 200,000 recipients globally with direct operation in 20 countries and distribution in 100 countries. Leveraging of our scale and global reach, we pursue a breadth of research and development activities that will bring the most significant technologies, products and services to market for our recipients. Currently we are involved in over 79 collaborative research programs, involving 131 centers across 19 countries.

Organisational growth

For 30 years Cochlear has been the global leader in implantable hearing solutions. Our commitment to shaping the future of our industry means we work hard to achieve long-term sustainable financial growth. Every year we make significant investments in research and development, so we continually improve our products and stay at the leading edge of technological advancements. Testaments to our effective R&D undertakings are more than 100 registered patent families and multiple industry awards. Today, our products set new benchmarks in hearing performance with the most reliable implants on the market. As we continue to launch new products and revolutionise the industry, you will experience a new era of growth, change and opportunity right across the business. Now is truly an exciting and challenging time to join our transforming and growing business.

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