Release Train Engineer

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.

RTE Release Train Engineer for Software Integration & Release, Vehicle Tophat

We are taking the next step in our digital transformation. At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class leaders who bring out the best in our people. We are now searching for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) with strong drive that embrace change and see the opportunity in this. To succeed in this role, we believe you need a passion for leading change, enjoy empowering people and embrace an agile mindset and culture. Reach across the border to solve impediments.

What we do
Vehicle Tophat is one of six development units within Research & Development at Volvo cars. Vehicle top hat develops interior and exterior solution/systems. The unit is located in Gothenburg and Shanghai. Software Integration & Release is an enabling ART (Agile Release Train) with the purpose to build the SW Continues Integration flow within the Vehicle Tophat unit. We provide skills within SW testing, HIL rigs, SW integration and SW release flow.

What do we offer?
We are looking for a Release Train Engineer to our enabling Agile Release Train (ART). We build our domain test rigs and supporting Vehicle Tophat teams with new test rigs and equipment strategies as well as Continues Integration framework. We are also the locomotive of the digital change in Vehicle Tophat and should drive change across the Unit to make Continues SW Integration a natural part of the daily work. We are offering you to be part of an exciting journey on a new ground breaking area for this unit. With that comes a significant challenge for this role. We work with agile principles to create the best possible flow and working environment.

What you will do
As a Release Train Engineer you will be a servant leader and coach for the Agile Release Train (ART) by driving and organizing the ART events and assist the teams in delivering value to the larger solution/system. You will be a part of and collaborate closely with the ART management. You’ll help the engineers in our teams by removing obstacles, support the teams to solve impediments and escalate when needed according to the agile principles. You will be responsible for managing and optimize the flow of value through the ART and establish and communicate the annual rolling calendar for iterations and program increments (PI). You are also expected support ART celebrations for ART achievements. Furthermore, you will safeguard long term operational strategies in close collaboration with the Test Architects and Product Owners.

What you need to bring with you?
We believe that you are a person who shows courage, act with integrity and trust that create a positive environment driving the organisation forward. You create clarity, you coach and give the prerequisites for teams ensuring strong accountability. You are also a team player, strong on collaboration, communication, building and keeping networks. We see that you have an engineering background, university degree or equivalent experience in the concerned area as well as documented leadership skills. Experience of automotive engineering is preferable. Understand the Volvo Product Development processes is beneficial. Fluency in English written and spoken, as well as a Drivers’ license are required for this role.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Thomas Persson at thomas.h.persson@volvocars.com or Senior Recruiter Jacob Hjalmarson at jacob.hjalmarson@volvocars.com 

To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via our system as soon as possible, but no later than 31st of December 2022. Note that applications by e-mail will not be considered.