Senior Embedded Wireless Software Engineer

Change 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. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Wireless Software Engineer for a Fixed term role until end October 2027 to join our Advanced System Prototyping (ASP) team in Mechelen, Belgium. In this role, you will work at the forefront of wireless communications, embedded systems, machine learning, and audio processing to create the next generation of hearing implant technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building prototypes, and transforming emerging technologies into future product innovations. The Opportunity As a member of our Advanced Innovation team, you will contribute to cutting-edge research and development activities focused on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), wireless audio technologies, embedded software, and intelligent audio processing solutions. Working closely with our Advanced Wireless Technology team, research institutions, and industry partners, you will design, implement, and validate embedded firmware and wireless communication systems that enable new capabilities for Cochlear implant users worldwide. Your work will directly influence future hearing solutions, including: Low-latency ear-to-ear audio streaming Advanced Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast applications Robust wireless connectivity for hearing devices Context-aware and adaptive audio processing Embedded machine learning solutions Spatial audio and scene classification technologies Responsibilities includes : Develop Next-Generation Wireless Firmware Design and implement embedded C firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers. Develop and optimise Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and 2.4 GHz wireless communication systems. Configure and integrate LE Audio and Auracast technologies. Prototype and validate wireless communication solutions, including RF performance testing and antenna characterisation. Define wireless subsystem architectures and perform design trade-off analyses. Explore next-generation localization technologies including BLE direction finding, AOA/AOD, and channel sounding. Drive Audio Processing & Embedded AI Innovation Implement real-time DSP and machine learning algorithms on resource-constrained embedded platforms. Develop advanced audio features including: Audio scene classification Noise reduction Beamforming Spatial audio processing Packet loss concealment Optimise algorithms for power efficiency, latency, memory footprint, and audio quality. Collaborate on Research & Innovation Partner with universities,…