Software developer - Traction Batteries

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.

Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow?
Volvo Cars are currently moving to in-house development of key software components of the traction battery management system. Traction batteries are complex systems containing hundreds of battery cells which needs to be monitored and controlled. In order to operate the battery in a safe and optimal way, it is important to verify that all measurements are reliable and correct.

What you´ll do
As a Software developer for Traction Battery Software, your task is to implement and maintain functionality for our current and future platforms in an in-house development cross-functional team. Together with your team you will go through, refine and understand the intent of both safety and non-safety software requirements. Your job will be to realize these requirements in software units based on the software architectural design, defined strategies and concepts. You will work with MATLAB Simulink when developing and verifying the software units, and in a HIL-environment on the software level, verifying the units are intact.

Experience of developing safety software and being familiar with system safety concepts is highly meritorious.

What you´ll bring
This position will suit you who have a true interest in software development and electrical vehicles. You should also find great interest and excitement being innovative and finding solutions. You enjoy great teamwork and you have an easy way to connect and build trust with your peers.

Required qualifications:
·         Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer technology or similar
·         At least 3 years of relevant work experience
·         Programming skills in Matlab/Simulink
·         Experience/knowledge about ISO 26262
·         Safety level SW development
·         Experience in requirement handling
·         Ability to coordinate with several teams and actively self-driven    
·         Ability to efficiently plan, coordinate and monitor your work towards set goals
·         European drivers’ licence 

Meritorious qualifications:
·         Traction battery experience
·         Programming skills in C, C++, python

Want to know more?
If you like to get further information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the hiring manager at Fredrik Grjotheim at fredrik.grjotheim@volvocars.com. For further information about the recruitment process please contact recruiter Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. You are more than welcome to apply before 2023-04-23 as we keep an ongoing recruitment process.

Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ continued achievement is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your expertise and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.