Software Developer

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.

Volvo Cars recently announced that the next generation infotainment system will be based on Android Automotive, with close collaboration with Google.
We are now looking for senior Android app developers to strengthen our teams. Developers work in agile teams divided in the following areas, Android Platform, Connectivity, User interaction, Security, Android Automotive app development, Climate control and other car functions etc. We apply the latest software development practices, and teams are supported with continuous integration frameworks and collaboration tools.
What we offer
At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

What you'll do
As a Senior Android App Developer, you will design and develop touch based user interfaces to control various parts of the vehicle. You will have access to vehicle APIs and Android permissions beyond those used in usual app development. You should be familiar with modern app architecture patterns and be confidently able to establish a good architecture in new projects and nurturing them as they grow in size. Automated testing is central to the project so you should have good knowledge of software testing, test driven development and the tools commonly used to implement them in Android development.

Main responsibilities:
•    Developing features in Volvo’s core applications.
•    Working with Designers to create intuitive and attractive user interfaces.
•    Making architectural decisions that will deliver scalable and maintainable apps.
•    Ensuring that the code is well tested.

You and your skills
•    M.Sc in Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
•    At least 6 years of Android app development experience (Java, Android Studio)
•    Experience with modern architectural patterns (MVP, MVVM, layered architecture, refactoring)
•    Android testing frameworks (Junit, Espresso, Mockito)
•    Good English skill (written and spoken)
Meritorious:
•    Experience from Embedded Linux Development
•    Experience in AOSP and the AOSP build system
•    Experience from working with Continuous Integration
•    Experience within Automotive, Infotainment and from working in an international environment
•    Experience from connectivity technologies like Bluetooth stacks, WiFi and phone mirroring technologies
•    Driver’s license (B-level) 

Personal qualities:
•    A strive for future development and challenges
•    Driven and self-motivated, with a strong delivery orientation
•    Communicative and a great team player, with positive and pro-active attitude
•    Problem solver, with good analytical skills

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact hiring manager Nisvet Jusic at [email protected]. the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Malin Hansson at [email protected].
 We want your application at the latest 17 January 2020. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously!