Engineering Manager, Desktop Platforms

h3Engineering Manager
- Desktop Platforms (CI/Research) /h3 pLocation: Mechelen, Belgium /p pFunction: RD
- Desktop Platforms /p pRole Type: People Manager /p pScope: Global, multi-site /p h3About the Role /h3 pWe are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead teams within our Desktop Platforms organisation during a period of significant modernisation. /p pCochlear 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. /p pThis 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. /p h3What You'll Do /h3 ul liBuild, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams delivering clinical desktop software /li liCreate clarity and stability in complex, regulated environments /li liEnsure predictable delivery through disciplined planning and early risk management /li liRaise engineering standards across CI/CD, testing, documentation, and quality practices /li liEnsure adherence to architectural patterns and regulatory expectations /li liPartner closely with Architecture, DevOps, QA, Regulatory, Product, and Delivery /li liDrive continuous improvement while reducing technical debt and legacy complexity /li liFoster a culture where quality, safety, and accountability are the default /li /ul h3What We're Looking For /h3 ul liExperience leading engineering teams delivering complex, long-lived software products /li liStrong people leadership

skills:
hiring, coaching, feedback, and performance management /li liA solid technical foundation and the ability to engage credibly with architects and senior engineers /li liFamiliarity with modern engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, DevOps) /li liExperience in regulated, safety‑critical, or quality‑driven environments is a strong advantage /li liComfort operating in global, multi‑site organisations /li liClear communicator with strong judgment, ownership, and calm leadership under pressure /li /ul h3Minimum Requirements /h3 h3Experience /h3 ul liMinimum 10 years of professional experience in software engineering, including significant time (at least 3 years) in engineering leadership or people‑management roles. /li liProven experience leading teams delivering complex, long‑lived production software where reliability, quality, and risk management are critical. /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. /li liCandidates from other engineering backgrounds are considered provided they have substantial, demonstrable experience in professional software development. /li liA rigorous engineering foundation is required; this role is not suitable for non-engineering profiles. /li /ul h3Language Skills /h3 ul liFluent professional English is mandatory (spoken and written). /li liDutch and/or French are advantageous but not required. /li /ul h3Technical Scope /h3 ul liStrong background in modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, automation, testing, DevOps). /li liExperience with desktop or system-level software is a strong advantage. /li liExposure to regulated, safety‑critical, or quality‑driven environments is highly valued. /li /ul h3Leadership Scope /h3 ul liDemonstrated experience hiring, coaching, and performance-managing engineers, including senior engineers and technical leaders. /li liAbility to operate credibly with Architects, DevOps, QA, Regulatory, Product, and senior leadership. /li liComfortable owning outcomes, making hard trade‑offs, and representing engineering reality at leadership level. /li liLead engineering teams building technology that improves and restores hearing for millions of people /li liWork in a modern engineering environment undergoing meaningful transformation /li liSolve complex problems where quality, safety, and reliability truly matter /li liCollaborate with talented engineers across Europe and Australia /li /ul pDo career‑defining work with purpose, scale, and long-term impact /p