Embedded Software Engineer

Position Description


Do you have passion for software?
Do you want to impact the development of software for future transport solutions to drive prosperity and make the world a better place?
Are you enthusiastic about technical challenges and delivering solution strategies that will be used around the world?
If yes, we then have an opportunity for you!


Software is the enabler for providing connected, electrified and autonomous vehicles. The transition from hardware to software defined vehicles is happening rapidly. This paradigm shift in the automotive industry places new demands on innovative software solutions.


About the position


You will contribute to the development of embedded software platform, its integration on specific hardware and associated tools for current & future “Software-Defined Vehicles”.


You will work with development and evaluation of concepts and technologies for our embedded software platform which includes Volvo Autosar Platform (VAP), Linux, and Volvo Dynamic Software Platform (VDSP) based on Adaptative Autosar and Hypervisor technologies. The work is done in very close collaboration with our different suppliers and various development/architecture teams at Volvo. The work may include integration of these platforms in different ECUs and software development of platform features. This position offers variation in challenges and assignments and requires an open mind to new technologies and concepts.


This position offers opportunity to work in a global and multicultural work-environment. Furthermore, this position offers possibilities of not only interacting with our experts and engineers across different organizations within the Volvo Group but also networking and collaborating with academia, research institutes and other industrial entities.


Who are we?


The mission of the Base SW Group within Electrical and Electronics Architecture at Vehicle Technology is to provide best in class embedded software platform & technologies, that enable’s software-driven transport solutions for Volvo. We believe in “Software-Defined Everything” and strive to be in the forefront. We foster teamwork and collaboration with continuous improvement mind-set.


We are responsible for the complete life cycle, from strategy to maintenance of the on-board base SW platform which also implies that the group explores/uses both latest technology and tools as well as matured technology and tools. We have the product and technical ownership of the on-board base SW platform delivered by the team.


Our current products are: Volvo Autosar Platform and Volvo Dynamic Software Platform (VDSP) based on Adaptative Autosar, Linux, Hypervisor and QNX Neutrino OS technologies.


Who are you?
A person passionate about embedded software
Experience of working in Linux and preferably knowledge of Yocto for Embedded Linux
You have very good programming skills in C and/or C++ in embedded environment and "hands-on" experience working with complex embedded software solution/design
Interested in automation, CI and CD
Experience with working in close collaboration with suppliers
Service mindset to provide a good SW platform to the user of it
Capable to analyse and apply knowledge on not fully given frames. The product and procedures are given; however, the work requires experience and the capacity to perform analysis and draw conclusions from thousands of puzzle pieces in complex embedded system solution
Eager to take operational responsibility in the day-to-day work and not hesitating to collaborate to get things done

Beneficial qualifications
Good education in Software Engineering, Computer engineering, Electrical engineering or equivalent
Experience of working with real-time embedded systems
Good experience with CI environment, GIT, Artifactory, Jenkins
Experience in agile development
Experience with Classic AUTOSAR and related tools is a big advantage

What you will get in return?
Opportunity to be to be part of a highly skilled team responsible for defining, developing and maintaining platform software and associated toolchains for trucks around the world
You will be part of an agile team and engaged in various developmental activities with excellent opportunity to grow intellectually



We strive for an inclusive culture that takes maximum advantage of the strength inherent in diversity. We believe that an inclusive team increases group dynamics, creativity and new approaches to solutions. We are always looking for fresh ideas and it is our people that make the difference. The applications will be screened continuously.


Are we a good match? Curious and have questions?


Welcome to contact Atul Yadav, Group Manager Base SW Alfa. Phone: +46 73 90288 68


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