Senior System Programmer - UX Mechatronics

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.

Why now?
User challenge: I want to control the car with my phone! 
This could be a request we get from our management based on user needs.
If you feel this is the kind of problem you like to solve, both HW and SW, this is the place for you!
What's in it for you?
Design plays a cruicial role in creating a brand and a product identity for the customer. The design of our cars is strongly influenced by our Scandinavian origins of elegance, function, and the purity of lines as strong design elements. The Design department is a unit of 400 employees divided into one creative team and one operations team who closely work together to fulfil Volvo’s design requirements.
Right now, we are in a very exciting phaze of structuring the new UX organization where people from different backgrounds but working with UX are gathered in one organization. The main pillars in this organization are Vision, Guide, Mobile, Volvo Car App and Car, Web, and Retail Systems. 
Design Operation UX has the task together with our design managers to drive the user experience in the Volvo Cars Vehicle Programs through supporting as project managers as well as prototyping. The department consists of 12 people who either work as Design project managers or prototypers.
What you will do
In your role as a senior developer, you will be responsible for developing high fidelity interaction software and hardware prototypes for verification of Interaction concepts for verification purposes, together with a UX designer. This could either be in a test car, production cars, or a rig. You will also develop software and hardware prototypes solutions for user interface solutions for our concept cars. This work includes contacts with other engineering departments within Volvo and suppliers. As a senior developer, you are expected to manage your own area and have the ability to prioritize your deliveries. 
Your specific responsibilities will include:
* Working together with designers to develop HMI solutions to meet Design intention.
* Supporting and maintaining the software/hardware in test cars, with respect to user experience.
* Challenging and driving new technical solutions to support Design intention.
* Supporting the UX design organization with facts and technical information. 

Location
Gothenburg, Sweden
How to learn more and apply
For questions about the team, position, and recruitment process, please contact User Experience Lead Recruiter Megan Reif at megan.reif.dyfvermark@volvocars.com.
Please note that applications (CVs and Portfolios) via email will not be accepted.

Who are you? 
We believe you have  an M.Sc. Computer Engineering, Electrical or Mechatronics and are
* proficient in C/C++ and Python
* have advanced skills in React/JavaScript programming
* comfortable in working and configuring in Linux Environment
* able to design schematics/PCB and manufacture electrical circuits
* experienced in creating cross-application communication solutions (such as CAN, LIN, FLEXRAY, MQTT)
* fluent in English


Experience from UX development and frameworks such as Unreal Engine and Android and version control systems such as Git are meritorious.