Volvo Cars Internship Programme Spring 2024 - Software Development

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.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to gain work experience during your time at the university?   

At Volvo Cars we are convinced that the best way to really learn a new job is to work alongside some of the most skilled peers and leaders in your area of interest. Our Internship Programme offers you that opportunity and provides you with a great foundation to boost your career in a transforming industry.   

About the programme   

Take the opportunity to join our 5-month-long career-boosting Internship Programme together with other students from around the globe. 

You will have a full-time paid temporary employment and all positions are located at our headquarter in Gothenburg, Sweden and you are expected to be onsite. All students start together in the beginning of February 2024 and end by the end of June.    

The Internship Programme offers common onboarding days, developed business understanding, personal-development opportunities, mentorship, and joint activities with the other students. 

For the right person, an inspiring, visionary workplace awaits, that will give you a great understanding of what it’s like to work at Volvo Cars. You will be valued for your unique contribution, skills and background and ability to see things from a new perspective! 

What you’ll do 

You will work with Software Development that includes verification, validation and software integration to mention some. The departments are part of our Research & Development organization. You will get the opportunity to try out working with state-of-the-art test setups and work both with vehicle simulators and hardware components. More details on the project which you will be working on as well as the team which you will be joining will be presented at a possible interview with the potential manager/mentor.   

What you’ll bring 

To be eligible to apply you need to be enrolled at a university and have an ongoing Bachelor (3rd and 4th year) or master's education during the Internship programme. To be a fit for the programme you have ongoing studies within the areas of Embedded Systems, Mechatronics, Software, Automotive Systems, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or similar. 

It is meritorious if you have programming skills in Matlab, Python and C++ as well as working in hardware-in-loop environments such as dSpace or Vector.  

We believe that you are a great networker and communicator. You have a positive attitude, and are interested in developing yourself, others, as well as our business. 

As we are an international workplace, you need to be fluent in English, spoken and written.  

The programme is open to applicants from all over the world and we welcome diversity in all aspects. For international applicants you must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the end of the programme – Volvo Cars will support in the visa and relocation process. The extent of the process may vary depending on nationality, current location, and other individual circumstances. 

Seems like something for you? 

We would enjoy reviewing your application! You apply by creating a profile on the Volvo Cars career site and submit your application consisting of CV and personal letter in English.    

Apply as soon as possible but no later than Sunday 30th of April 2023 (midnight CET). For questions, you are welcome to contact us at [email protected]. 

Recruitment process   

* An email confirmation will be sent as soon as you submit your application  
* The recruitment team will review your application 
* Invitation to psychometric tests 
* Selected candidates will be invited for a final interview with the hiring manager, via Microsoft Teams 
The recruitment process is expected to be completed in June 2023