Senior Data Scientist in Real World Usage, Vehicle Energy Efficiency

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.

What we offer
Volvo Cars and the rest of the automotive industry is facing a big and exciting challenge regarding the focus shift from conventional vehicles and private owning, to electrification, digitalization, automation and mobility-as-a-service. To meet a future, we must find a way to effectively analyse and evaluate our cars’ energy efficiency and the company’s sustainability. Volvo Cars has decided to be one of the leaders within the field of sustainability. To approach this, we need to develop methods and tools, and analyse data to make quick adjustments.

Are you used to handle big amount of data and determined to drive for a sustainable future? Then the role as Data Scientist in our Vehicle Energy Efficiency Group is the place for you to prosper. You will belong to the department Sustainability Centre and be part of a highly focused strategic and competent agile scrum team, contributing to strategical environmental work within the company.

What you’ll do 
You will analyze data of our vehicles in real life driving or in the test rig, and support our strategical team with development of methods and tools to evaluate and optimize vehicle energy efficiency. The team consists of 6 people and belongs to the larger group Vehicle Energy Efficiency consisting of approximately 40 engaged engineers. Part of your time will be spent on communicating our results to Volvo Cars’ Strategical teams and internally at Sustainability Centre.

You and Your Skills
We see that you have at least a Master of Science in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics or similar. You are proficient in programming using Python, Matlab, Java, C++ or similar. You have excellent skills in analyzing, structuring, implementing and storing large data sets. You also have knowledge in statistics, optimization and algorithms. 

Prior documented working experience with data science and data analysis is considered beneficial, as well as working experience within the automotive industry. 

You are highly motivated, creative and curious, with a strong analytical, scientific and strategic mind-set. You enjoy collaboration, but are able to take initiatives on your own, you see the overall picture and logical patterns, but are also able to go into a detailed analysis of things.

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-03-16. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Jonas Henningsson by email at jonas.hennningsson@volvocars.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Sandra.viklund@volvocars.com.