Senior System Engineer - UX Operations, Design

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What you’ll do

The Design UX Operations team has the task together with our design managers to drive the user experience in the Volvo Cars Vehicle Programs, both through supporting as project managers and prototyping. The team consists of 12 people which either work as Design project managers or prototypers.

In your role as senior developer, you will be responsible to develop high fidelity interaction software and hardware prototypes for verification purposes of Interaction concepts, together with a UX designer. This could either be in a test car, production car, or a rig. A typical task would be to develop software and hardware prototype solutions for user interface solutions for a concept car. The work includes contacts with other engineering departments within Volvo and suppliers.

As a Senior System Engineer, you are expected to manage your own area and have the ability to prioritize your deliveries. You are also expected to challenge and drive new technical solutions and to support the UX design organization with facts and technical information, especially around new technologies. 

You and your skills

To be successful in this role we see that you have working experience programming in C/C++, Python, and Linux environment. You have experience with design and solder simple electrical circuits as well as experience from User Interface development and frameworks such as QT, Android are meritorious. You have experience from software development and quality assurance of embedded systems and knowledge of AUTOSAR, FlexRay, LIN, and/or CAN protocols.
Good ability and understanding of the Design intentions including the creative design process and how to balance this with the technical prerequisites.

You have a B.Sc. Computer Engineering, Electrical or Mechatronics. We also see that you have good communication and leadership skills. You have the ability to present technical issues/solutions for top management and an ability to understand and communicate the design intention. You are fluent in English (written and spoken).