Senior Software Verification Engineer

pChange people's lives and love what you do Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. 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. /ppWe're looking for a Senior Software Verification Engineer who is passionate about software quality, automation and technical excellence. This is more than a testing role. /ppYou will be a trusted technical leader who helps ensure our products are reliable, safe and ready for release, while driving the future of verification and test automation across our engineering teams. /ppIf you enjoy solving complex technical problems, building scalable automation frameworks and influencing engineering decisions through evidence and expertise, we'd love to hear from you. /ph3What you will do /h3pAs a Senior Software Verification Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality of innovative software products from concept through to release. /pulliShape the verification strategy for complex software features, releases and product areas. /liliDesign and implement robust automated tests that provide confidence in product quality. /liliChallenge requirements early to ensure they are clear, testable and aligned to customer needs. /liliInvestigate complex defects, system behaviours and quality risks. /liliPartner closely with Software Engineers, Product Owners, DevOps, Quality and Technical Leaders to deliver high-quality solutions. /liliUse your expertise to influence release readiness decisions and product risk management. /liliHelp evolve our automation frameworks, tools and engineering practices to support faster, smarter and more effective verification. /liliCreate formal reports of the verification results /liliReview test code changes from developers /li /ulh3Drive the future of test automation /h3pAutomation is at the heart of this role. /ppYou'll have the opportunity to design and enhance automated verification solutions using C++, C#, Python, PowerShell and other modern technologies , improving both the speed and confidence of software delivery. /ppYou'll work on scalable frameworks, CI/CD integration and advanced testing approaches that support high-quality product development in a highly regulated environment. /ph3Lead through expertise /h3pThis role offers the opportunity to become a recognised technical leader without moving into formal people management. /ppYou'll mentor and coach fellow engineers, review verification approaches, promote best practices and help raise the technical capability of the wider team. /ppYour ability to influence, collaborate and make sound engineering judgments will be just as important as your technical skills. /ph3What you'll bring /h3pWe're interested in talented engineers who combine strong software verification expertise with a passion for continuous improvement. /pulliSignificant experience in software verification and quality engineering. /liliA strong background in test automation and automated framework development. /liliExperience with C++ and/or C# and the ability to understand production software. /liliKnowledge of scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell. /liliExperience designing and executing complex software verification activities. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly when investigating defects and system failures. /liliExperience working with CI/CD environments and modern software development practices. /liliThe ability to guide technical discussions and influence outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. /liliMaster's or PhD degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent). For candidates with degrees obtained outside Belgium, a formal recognition process may be required as part of the hiring journey. Support will be provided. /li /ulh3Nice to have /h3ulliMedical device software development. /liliEmbedded or connected-device products. /liliHardware-software integration testing. /liliHardware-in-the-loop testing. /liliTest harnesses, simulation environments or mock frameworks. /liliVerification tooling, infrastructure and automation framework architecture. /li /ulh3Why join Cochlear? /h3pAt Cochlear, you'll have the opportunity to work on technology that genuinely improves people's lives while continuing to grow your technical expertise. /ppThis role offers a pathway to becoming a leading specialist in software verification and automation, with opportunities to influence engineering standards, quality strategy and product outcomes on a global scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous learning. /ppBring your expertise. Help change lives. /ppJoin a team where quality matters, innovation i