Engineering Manager, Desktop Platforms

ph3Engineering Manager – Desktop Platforms (CI/Research) /h3pLocation: Mechelen, Belgium /ppFunction: RD – Desktop Platforms /ppRole Type: People Manager /ppScope: Global, multi-site /ph3About the Role /h3pWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead teams within our Desktop Platforms organisation during a period of significant modernisation. Cochlear is investing heavily in its engineering foundation: reproducible and containerised builds, unified CI/CD, architectural modernisation, stronger cybersecurity, improved release governance, and scalable multi-site execution across Europe and Australia. This is a technical people‑leadership role. You are accountable for outcomes—team capability, delivery predictability, quality, and compliance—rather than hands‑on coding or project management. Your leadership directly influences our ability to deliver safe, reliable clinical software at global scale. /ph3What You’ll Do /h3ulliBuild, lead, and develop high‑performing engineering teams delivering clinical desktop software /liliCreate clarity and stability in complex, regulated environments /liliEnsure predictable delivery through disciplined planning and early risk management /liliRaise engineering standards across CI/CD, testing, documentation, and quality practices /liliEnsure adherence to architectural patterns and regulatory expectations /liliPartner closely with Architecture, DevOps, QA, Regulatory, Product, and Delivery /liliDrive continuous improvement while reducing technical debt and legacy complexity /liliFoster a culture where quality, safety, and accountability are the default /li /ulh3What We’re Looking For /h3ulliExperience leading engineering teams delivering complex, long‑lived software products /liliStrong people leadership

skills:
hiring, coaching, feedback, and performance management /liliA solid technical foundation and the ability to engage credibly with architects and senior engineers /liliFamiliarity with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, DevOps) /liliExperience in regulated, safety‑critical, or quality‑driven environments is a strong advantage /liliComfort operating in global, multi‑site organisations /liliClear communicator with strong judgment, ownership, and calm leadership under pressure /li /ulh3Minimum Requirements /h3pExperience /pulliMinimum 10 years of professional experience in software engineering, including significant time (at least 3 years) in engineering leadership or people‑management roles. /liliProven experience leading teams delivering complex, long‑lived production software where reliability, quality, and risk management are critical. /li /ulpEducation /pulliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. /liliCandidates from other engineering backgrounds are considered provided they have substantial, demonstrable experience in professional software development. A rigorous engineering foundation is required; this role is not suitable for non‑engineering profiles. /li /ulpLanguage Skills /pulliFluent professional English is mandatory (spoken and written). /liliDutch and/or French are advantageous but not required. /li /ulpTechnical Scope /pulliStrong background in modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, testing, DevOps). /liliExperience with desktop or system‑level software is a strong advantage. /liliExposure to regulated, safety‑critical, or quality‑driven environments is highly valued. /li /ulpLeadership Scope /pulliDemonstrated experience hiring, coaching, and performance‑managing engineers, including senior engineers and technical leaders. /liliAbility to operate credibly with Architects, DevOps, QA, Regulatory, Product, and senior leadership. /liliComfortable owning outcomes, making hard trade‑offs, and representing engineering reality at leadership level. /li /ulh3Why Join Cochlear /h3ulliLead engineering teams building technology that improves and restores hearing for millions of people /liliWork in a modern engineering environment undergoing meaningful transformation /liliSolve complex problems where quality, safety, and reliability truly matter /liliCollaborate with talented engineers across Europe and Australia /liliDo career‑defining work with purpose, scale, and long‑term impact /li /ulh3What

we offer
/h3ulliAn attractive remuneration package and flexible extra‑legal benefits /liliAn extensive onboarding and training program /liliAn enjoyable work environment with attention to life‑work balance and homeworking /liliA stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi‑disciplinary colleagues across the globe /li /ulh3Equal opportunities /h3pCochlear is committed to providing equal opportunities to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief or age. In line with our corporate ethics and statutory obligations we strive to ensure that