Software Developer - Traction Batteries

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.

Want to join us on our exciting journey?
Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

About us
At Research & Development, you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

What’s in it for you?
You will be able to join us at Volvo Cars in a stage where allot of development are taking place. Volvo Cars are currently moving to in-house development of key software components of the traction battery management system. Traction batteries are complex systems containing hundreds of battery cells together with a thermal conditioning system. To operate the battery optimally, it´s important to know internal parameters of the battery cells, such as charge level, and available energy and power. If you do, we hope you like to become one of us!
The Traction Battery SW (TBSW) is a part of the department Battery & Charging Controls. The department commit to deliver products with high quality and with an ownership that lays within the development teams in each Agile Release Train. TBSW:s main focus is to deliver an innovated and robust Battery SW platform for the next generation of hybrid and electrical vehicles.

What you’ll do
As a Software developer for Traction Battery Software, your task is to implement and maintain functionality for our current and future platforms in an in-house development cross-functional team. Together with your team you will go through, refine, and understand the intent of both safety and non-safety software requirements. Your job will be to realize these requirements in software units based on the software architectural design, defined strategies, and concepts. You will work with MATLAB Simulink when developing and verifying the software units, and in a HIL-environment on the software level, verifying the units are intact.

Experience of developing safety software and being familiar with system safety concepts is highly meritorious.

This position will suit you who have a true interest in software development and electrical vehicles. Who also find great interest and excitement being innovative and solution oriented. You enjoy great teamwork and build trust with your peers.

You and your skills
You have an engineering background within Electronics, Computer Science or Mechatronics. You have several years of experience from Simulation and Model-Based Design using MATLAB/ Simulink and experience from Safety level SW development
Good experience in vehicle and HIL testing. Knowledge in Autosar, ISO 26262 or programming skills in C, C++ and Python is meritorious.

Do you fit the profile?
You are highly committed to deliver results. A team player and with good coordination and communication skills. Pro-active and persistent in achieving goals and cross-functional improvement. You have a European Driver’s license and are fluent in English, spoken and written. You demonstrate a strong understanding of development processes and agile methodologies.

We believe diversity is a strength that contributes to great innovations!

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager, Fredrik Grjotheim at [email protected]. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Kristin Lövgren at [email protected]. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.
To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2021-11-29.