Firmware Engineer

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Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

• 12 month fixed term contract

• Flexible working arrangement

• Work on life changing and enhancing products

The Opportunity

Cochlear is excited to welcome a 12 month fixed term Firmware Engineer to be apart of Cochlear’s product development firmware team, being accountable in firmware deliverables for R&D products and technology developments. Based in Sydney, you will be directly contributing to the direction and strategies of the Firmware and DSP teams. In this role, the successful Firmware Engineer will help to implement the strategies of the team through technical leadership, firmware development, and project management.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain an understanding of the firmware deliverables for each project.

• Implementation of firmware deliverables on embedded platforms in Assembly or C.

• Implementation of unit and system tests and frameworks using Python, Assembly and/or C, for the purpose of verifying the firmware against requirements.

• Manages small to medium projects or subtasks within the team from start to finish.

• Uses judgment and experience to assist the team with decisions and overcome challenges related to day-to-day product and technology development.

• Follow relevant quality procedures in order to deliver quality products and services and identify and support the implementation of continuous improvement. Undertake additional quality responsibilities (e.g. audit) when appropriately trained to undertake these responsibilities.

What makes this opportunity unique?        

This is a fantastic opportunity for a firmware process champion to provide technical expertise and become a mentor for junior engineers.

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

• University degree in electronics , electrical or software/ computer engineering or similar.

• Relevant experience in firmware design and implementation.

• Experience coding microcontrollers or DSPs in Assembly and C.

• Experience working at all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Skilled with cross-functional thinking and problem solving.

• Strong communication skills.

• Skills in firmware architecture design.

• Experience programming in the Python programming language

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.