Software/Function Developer

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´s in it for you? 
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and having the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group our mission is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car company and to make people's life less complicated". We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people on-board. People that want to make a difference and create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic, and respectful environment.
What you will do!
The team Stability Functions is responsible for the development of functions and software within the area of vehicle dynamics and motion control. This area covers both normal driving control e.g. autonomous longitudinal- and lateral control, limit-handling stability control e.g. ESC control and vehicle state estimation e.g. longitudinal and lateral velocity. We develop software and functions both in-house and together with our suppliers. We are today about 20 persons working as software/function developers, function designers/owners and test/analysis engineers within the team.
As Software/Function Developer within Stability Functions, you will have a unique opportunity to apply a broad spectrum of vehicle dynamics, mechatronics, and programming. The field of Volvo in-house developed Stability Control includes e.g. Roll Stability Control, Advanced Stability Control, Regenerative Stability Control, Torque Vectoring etc. Stability Control is a vital part of the active safety and vehicle dynamics functionality in all Volvo cars. 
Main responsibilities
•    Develop and maintain software development process that fulfil development of safety critical software.
•    Secure high quality of developed software and spread best practice within the team.
•    Develop software by using C
•    Develop and configure simulation environments. 
•    Maintain Matlab tools to simplify data analysis.
•    Test code on unit level.
•    Document code including test results. 
•    Perform testing in vehicles, HIL, SIL and bench tests
•    Receive, analyse, and give feedback on requirements
•    Perform system safety activities

Required qualifications
•    Bachelor or M.Sc. degree in Control Theory, Mechatronics, Vehicle Dynamics, Computer Science or similar 
•    Experience in C-Programming
•    Knowledge in Matlab/Simulink
•    Fluent in English, spoken and written
•    Driver´s license type B 
•    Experience of vehicle dynamics is meritorious
•    Experience of ISO26262 is meritorious
•    Experience of working within the automotive industry is meritorious
Personal qualities
•    Ability to communicate and work in cross functional teams
•    Customer focus and a holistic view
•    A high level of integrity and a willingness to improve the current ways of working
•    Ability to hold presentations and willing to share information with others

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Team Manager, Thomas Johansson,
[email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact, Recruiter Helene Stigsson, [email protected]. We’d like to receive Your application at latest August 15th, 2021.
Interviews will be held continuously.
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