Embedded Software Application Engineer

The position
Are you a software engineer who wants to be part of something bigger and contribute to making our society better? Do you want to see your work come to life and contribute to the electromobility revolution? Then Volvo Group Trucks Technology could be the employer you have been looking for.


Who are we and what do we do
We are the Electric Propulsion Control group, a part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology’s Electromobility organization. We are a diverse team of highly skilled professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, who share a passion for technology and developing products that make a difference for the Volvo Group’s customers and society as a whole.


Our role is to provide world class solutions for complete electric propulsion system or subsystem, to the Volvo Group’s business units including buses, trucks, construction equipment and marine applications. As such, we play an integral role in helping the Volvo Group meet its ambitions to drive prosperity and sustainability by delivering emissions-free transport solutions.


Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone with a degree in Electronics, Data science, Software engineering, Mechatronics or similar. You must have 4-6 years’ experience with embedded software design and development, and 4-6 years’ experience from embedded system design and development. Documented experience from working in an agile development environment and working with functional safety in automotive products and applications, is also essential.


Other important attributes include:
Being able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, and among people from a diverse range of roles and positions.
Being able to plans and align, who can focus on the highest priorities, set schedules and steps for achieving objectives, looks for obstacles and develops contingency plans, and can diligently track and manage work progress.
Technical leadership.
Result oriented, and willing to challenge the current norms.
Fluent in English – both verbal and written.



As a person, you should be:
Able to take decisions based on facts
Willing to engage and inspire.
Have confidence in your own abilities to influence outcomes
Willing to drive for results and customer value
Structured and creative
Passionate about networking across all functions to achieve shared objectives





Essential skills and knowledge:
You must have knowledge and experience from:
Software engineering and function development in an embedded system
Extensive experience from electrical propulsion system management in high voltage (600 - 1000 V) vehicle applications
ISO-26262/Function safety standard for automotive products and applications
Automated test framework for software and functional testing



What we can offer
We are offering you the opportunity to be part of the biggest technology shift in the
transport industry in decades. Electromobility is rapidly changing the way we travel, commute and transport goods, and is set to play a major role in combating climate change and reducing society’s CO2 emissions. By joining us, you will be able to contribute your skills and knowledge to driving this revolution.


Our motto is ‘design it, built it, test it’ because we want to see our work come to life in the form of electric vehicles and drivelines. Within with Volvo Group Trucks Technology, we have a high degree of autonomy and ownership of our solutions from initial idea and R&D to industrialization and the aftermarket. At the same time, we enjoy all the benefits of being part of a large global company. The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. As such, there are ample opportunities to grow and develop, and a wide variety of career paths to follow within the group.


contacts details to the Hiring Manager:
Tobias Pettersson Viklund +46 76 5533682