Group Manager V&V Analytics and Methodology – Autonomous Driving

This is us, your new colleagues
Volvo Autonomous Solutions is developing the first generation of Self-Driving vehicles, which will redefine the commercial transport solutions that most of us rely on every day. We are unified by diversity, great ideas, and inclusiveness. Our colleagues are the most important part of our story. Everyone matters and plays critical role in our journey.


Global Technology Area Verification & Validation – GTA V&V is driving several major activities within Autonomous Driving development chain including AD Integration, System Integration, V&V through Transport Mission testing, Closed Loop Simulation and Data Analytics.


V&V Analytics and Methodology group is driving innovative AD test analytics, method development, and Closed Loop Simulation as part of System Verification and Validation of our AD products.


We are going through a major growth in order to become the world leading Autonomous Driving V&V organization. As a part of this fantastic journey we are now in need of a new leader to take on the V&V Analytics and Methodology group. We believe you have the drive and passion to embrace this possibility with an attitude of always striving to make the best out of all situations. You gladly and bravely accept new opportunities and challenges in order to take the team to the next level.


What we have to offer
As a Group Manager for V&V Analytics and Methodology group, you will be enabler for a team of diverse and highly skilled engineers who thrive in problem-solving, teamwork, innovation and who truly enjoy the job. They analyze Use Cases, characterize, and decompose Operational Design Domains (ODDs) and Dynamic Driving Tasks (DTs) and identify relevant scenarios to be tested. Through coverage driven testing in Closed Loop Simulator they apply the results of the analytics in order to uncover the limitations of our system, improve confidence, and reduce the residual risks as core effort of validating the reliability and safety of our Automated Driving solution.


Who are you?
In V.A.S., we passionately believe in the importance and power of diversity within the group and strive to have people with different backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. We believe that it is not only technical ability that is important but also interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills that are key to our success. We believe that right mindset and attitude will make a difference within our organization. You have a holistic personality with ability to see the bigger picture. You are an excellent communicator, motivator, and inspirational leader!


Your life journey contains hopefully managing ADAS/AD Analytics teams and you have been digging yourself into the infinite space of AD Scenarios running Closed Loop Simulation. To pick up the main points of complex matter quickly is in your bones. If you, in addition to this, are a nerd like me having a Master’s or PhD degree in, let´s say Physics/Mathematics or Electrics Engineering or equivalent professional experience, this is the role for you!


Are we a perfect match?
We are aiming high – the best Self-Driving testing team in the world! Are you our new colleague?


Curious, and have some questions? Contact me!
Ivica Svagusa Maric, ivica.svagusa.maric@volvo.com


Do not hesitate to send your application, we will start interviewing before the last application date!


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