Software Engineer within Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Group

Software development that makes a difference.

Our vision is to be the world’s most progressive and desired premium car brand. We consequently strive at making life less complicated for people while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. After decades at the forefront of automotive safety, we have quietly become one of the world’s most tech-intensive car brands. With Volvo Cars vision in focus we now intensify the drive of the digital transformation by strengthening our competences and capabilities within the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

What´s in it for you

The Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence is responsible for setting up and driving the integration of Volvo Cars’ overall machine learning strategy. The department also handle competence growth and collaborations within the field of machine learning. Our team is cross-functional, consisting of Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Machine Learning Engineers developing product applications and services with direct or indirect connection to our cars.

We are now looking for an experienced Software Engineer to complement our team with software development and design knowledge, to improve and deploy our machine learning applications. You will use your technical skills to tackle break-through machine learning and artificial intelligence problems at one of the world’s most tech-intensive car manufacturers.

What you`ll will do

As a Software Engineer you will work with Software Development in machine learning solutions and packaging of machine learning pipelines according to deployment requirements. You will pro-actively drive and enhancing the group’s core infrastructure (e.g. build systems, automated code-quality assessment) and apply machine learning. You will work with low-level optimization and parallelization, cloud-based workflow development and deployment and developing companywide reusable software components.

You and your skills
* BSc/MSc or further training in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering
* 3-5 years’ experience
* Excellent implementation skills (high-level and low-level languages) a must
* Experience with all or most of the following: Python, R, C, C++, Scala, Java, and with version control systems (preferred Git)
* Knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments

Meritorious
* Systems software
* Algorithm design and analysis
* Performance optimization
* Build Systems (e.g. Maven, Webpack)
* Continuous integration (e.g. Travis, Jenkins)
* Configuration management (e.g. Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
* Containerized solutions (e.g. Docker)
* Scheduling systems (e.g. SGE)
* Cloud services (e.g. Azure, Amazon Web Services)
* Distributed programming (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, MPI)
* Prior experience with machine learning applications
* Scientific computing and numerical methods

What we offer

Dynamic work environment within a team of computer scientists, mathematicians, statisticians and physicists with full support for continuous personal development at all levels with our own “Volvo Cars School of Data Science” program. We also have collaboration with universities and research institutes and access to machine learning conferences. You will become part of the Volvo Cars overall machine learning strategy development.
Last but not least, lots of interesting and diverse machine learning projects,

How to learn more and apply

Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 17th of April 2018.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Erik Hjerpe, Innovation & Technology Management, at [email protected] and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Charlotte Silfversparre, Senior Recruiter at [email protected] Please note that applications through email are not accepted.

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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.