Software Developer

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.

Android Application Developer
Competition is no longer limited to traditional automotive players, as innovative and fast-moving tech-companies also joining the league. Our vision and strategy are to maximize the attractiveness of owning and using a Volvo, make all cars connected and provide a continuously enhanced experience for both new and existing cars.

Purpose
We are now looking for an experienced software developer who is passionate in developing the next generation infotainment system based on Google’s Android automotive OS.

This is us
Welcome to an Agile team with a warm atmosphere, a speak up culture and a place where everyone can be themselves. Here collaboration is highly valued, and the team effort always comes before the individual. You will meet an emphatic management who are dedicated to build empowered teams and develop each individual to reach their highest potential.

The office is in Lindholmen, the tech heart of Gothenburg with an amazing river view.

Who you are
You are passionate to create the best solutions to make life easier for customers. Your excellent communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders alike. You are proactive, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. Above all, you are a team player who values integrity, innovation, and excellence. You are excited about the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company and make a meaningful impact.

What you'll do
As an Android Application Developer, you will be doing software development for the infotainment system. You will collaborate with partners like Google, UX designers and other development teams to define a coherent end-to-end solution. You will take part in the entire software development lifecycle, including design, architecture, documentation, development, verification and validation. You will stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices to ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of technology.

Knowledge and experience
We are looking for someone with a M.Sc in Software Engineering or at least 5 years of relevant experience. You have hands-on experience of Android application development (Java/Kotlin), along with experience in AOSP and the AOSP build system. You are familiar with modern app architectural patterns (MVP, MVVM, clean architecture) as well as having good knowledge of Android testing frameworks (Junit, Espresso, Mockito) and Python scripting. You must also have expertise in version control tools such as Git.

Furthermore, it is meritorious if you have previous experience in Automotive infotainment projects. Also, there is a big advantage if you have a Swedish B driver’s license.