C++ developer- Common Base Technology

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.

We imagine that our friends, families, and children are transported in a personal, sustainable and safe way. What we build is a self-driving, fully electric, connected and safe Volvo Car.    

To make that happen, we are now building a new platform. The brain in this platform will be a Core Computer with the capacity to carry a vast majority of electric control units and applications in the car. This new centralized signal system aims to enable optimized software architecture and continuous deployment for further development, as well as over the air data updates and real-time decision-making for autonomous drive.  

About our R&D – Common Base Technology 
You will be joining a team of six ambitious colleagues, that work closely across different departments. We are dedicated to building empowered teams and an agile environment where we learn every day, challenge each other and give continuous feedback.

The team is responsible for developing Core System Platform apps for different functions such as, optimization of energy and power usage in the car, usage management and start. The responsibility spans from early concept to industrialization and follow-up in the field. The team is cross-functional and responsible for system design, system safety, SW development and verification.   

Requirements 
We believe you are a true software engineer who is motivated by challenging tasks in a complex and innovative environment. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with your colleagues, but also learning from others.  You are fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders. You are analytical and a problem-solver - aware of that there are multiple solutions for a problem. 

For this position, most of the development is in C++. Therefore, documented professional experience with C++ and working in a Linux environment is required. You have a M.Sc or B.Sc degree in Software Development, Software Engineering or equivalent. Experience with Python and of software testing is considered a plus. 

Interest and application
For questions about the position, drop an email to recruiting team manager Ulrika Hellden, at [email protected].  For questions about the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Catharina Skog, at [email protected]. We want your application May 30th 2021 at the latest but selection will be running continuously. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted