Global Graduate Programme 2022 - Software Development

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.

As a graduate and member of the worldwide Volvo Cars team, you'll have about 40 000 colleagues around the world. If you want to join us on our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.    

At Volvo Cars, Software development makes a difference. We are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking.   

We are looking for graduates with a background and interest to work with Software. Aspiring engineers with knowledge of software programming (using C++, Python, Java or similar) familiar to the basic concepts of object oriented programming. We are looking for you with an ambition to develop as a technical leader in our Product Creation organisation.  

A lot can happen in 24 months  
Are you up for a challenge? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a 24-month career-boosting programme designed around your potential as a future leader in a global organisation. As a Global Graduate, you will begin the programme in the department which you are recruited to, and continue working within different areas of Volvo Cars during the programme.  

The programme includes senior mentorship, developed business understanding, personal-development trainings, go out and see activities as well as common graduate projects together with the other graduates. 

A new kind of energy  
We are looking for graduates who are curious, who like to create together and who want to make a difference. You see yourself as a future leader, you like to organise and inspire people to achieve together. You are able to manage complex situations and see the bigger picture. You are open to discover opportunities in a constantly changing business environment.   

As a Global Graduate you are results-oriented and committed to go the extra mile. We believe you are a great networker and communicator. You are a team-player with a positive attitude, interested in developing yourself, others and our business.  

In order to be considered for this programme, you need to have completed your Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or Software Engineering prior to the start of the programme in August 2022. You are also very welcome to apply in case you have already graduated, as long as you don’t have more than one year full-time working experience by the start of the programme. Lastly, you need to be fluent in English, both written and verbal.  

The future of mobility is in your hands  
As a graduate you have a full-time permanent employment and will start mid-August 2022. To apply please register your profile and upload your CV and personal letter (in English) at the Volvo Cars career site no later than Sunday November28th 2021 (midnight CET). You can apply to multiple of our Graduate Programs if you wish. 

If you have any questions you are welcome to contact us via [email protected] and we are happy to help. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR. 

The programme is open to applicants from all over the world and we welcome diversity in all aspects. For international applicants – Volvo Cars will support in the relocation process. The extent of the process may vary depending on nationality, current location and other individual circumstances. This position is located at our headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden.   

Read more about the programme on our career site https://group.volvocars.com/careers/graduates  and interact with us on http://www.facebook.com/volvocargroup and http://www.linkedin.com/company/volvocars.