Android Software Developer

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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.

Android Software Developer

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 an Android developer to strengthen our organization.
Developers at the Infotainment department work in one of approx. 20 agile teams divided in areas of e.g.; Android Platform, Connectivity, User interaction, Security, Android Automotive app development, and other car functions etc.

As an Android Software Developer, you will work in a team to develop and enhance the OTA (over-the-air) functionality. The function will give the user a possibility to update the software in the car, throughout the lifetime of the car, and by that provide new or updated functions compared to when the car was bought. The OTA team develops the HMI for customer interaction (i.e. the download center) together with the discovery and download of new SW packages from the backend to the car. 

In this position, you will build and maintain a personal network with software developers within different areas of the infotainment system and with other teams working with the OTA chain. As a part of our team, you get access to long-term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing field. We are organized according to SAFe framework with 12 weeks program increment and 2 weeks sprints. 

Who you are

You are self-driven and unafraid of seeking new ways to solve problems. You have good communication skills and we assume that you communicate fluently in English (speech and writing).

You are a technical-minded team player who appreciate to work with different cultures. You value being part of a high performing team where we all contribute to the team development by using feedback and self-development as important parameters.

Besides being customer focused, you have a strong analytical capability, you are structured and organized in your daily work. You bring experience from software development, have a holistic view and great systems thinking.

Main responsibilities:

Software development in the full vertical Android stack for the infotainment system. Create CI test cases related to the implemented functionality.
Development using Java, C++, Python, Bash and the Android tool set. End-to-end responsibility including design, architecture, documentation, implementation and automated test cases. Debug, test and trace during integration

Required qualifications / skills: 

•    B.Sc or M.Sc in Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
•    At least 2 years of software development (C++, C, Python, Java etc)
•    Experience from Android development.
•    Agile software development practices
•    Good English skill (written and spoken)
•    Driver’s license (B-level)

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. 

How to learn more and apply

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Team Manager Daniel Lidsten, [email protected]

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Katarina Wanderydz, [email protected]

We want your application September 6th, 2021 at the latest. Please note due to GDPR we only accept application via our Recruitment Tool.

As we use our own channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.