Senior SW Developer C++ - Software Download One Engine

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
You will become a member of an agile development team with great team spirit, the Software Download (SWDL) Core team. The team is responsible for designing and verifying Software Download technologies. The team is also developing (in C++) the One SWDL Engine, which is one common SW module to be used for SWDL in many areas such as development testing, vehicle implementation (in Volvo Cars new Core System Platform), production and at aftermarket. The team is collaborating with many different system areas of the vehicle, as well as customer service departments and manufacturing engineering. As a part of our team, you get access to long-term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing field.

The SWDL team is part of the agile release train Common Base Technology, which forms the fundament for all electronic control units in the entire electrical system. Our mission is to enable common solutions for developing departments within R&D to align for complexity reduction, cost and increased speed. In our daily work, we are working according to the SAFe framework with 12 weeks program increment. 

What you’ll do
You get inspired by our mission to give our customers a better car experience every day. You will use your deep knowledge to develop the SW component we call One SWDL Engine.

You and your skills
We believe you are a true software engineer who is motivated by challenging tasks in a complex and innovative environment. You have the interest and experience in creating SW architecture and technical road maps. You enjoy sharing your knowledge with your colleagues, but also learning from others.  For this position a minimum of 5 years’ experience with C++, Linux and GIT is required. Experience with other areas such as Python, C, Gerrit, Jenkins, Android, DoIP, software testing and CI is considered a plus. 

Driven by customer focus you get things done. You are committed to high delivery quality and you can proceed your work without having all facts at hand before you start. You are flexible and have excellent communication and documentation skills. You have a positive attitude and are a team player. You are experienced with agile development and familiar with software development best practices.nYou are fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders. You are analytical and a problem-solver, aware of that there are multiple solutions for a problem. We believe you have a M.Sc or B.Sc degree in Software Development, Software Engineering or equivalent.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, drop an email to recruiting team manager Stefan Andreasson, at stefan.andreasson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest November 7th 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.