Software Engineer

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.

AR-HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display) developer for PoC project at Driver Information
Driver information part of Connected experience – let’s introduce ourselves
Working with AR-HUD you will be part of a Driver information team within Connected experience and you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Driver information is the place for you to prosper.
What is AR-HUD? (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display)
AR-HUD design is a kind of projection device, which uses optical projection technology to project ADAS info, navigation, speed limits, car speed, traffic warning to drivers’ fields of views in commercial vehicles, trucks, and economic vehicles. Drivers can move their visions from the dashboards on the front road, that make drivers to keep their sights focusing on the road safety rather than bowing head down to obtain car information.

What’ll you do?
In your role as AR-HUD developer at Driver Information and the instrument cluster, you are a member of a tight development team which will be responsible to deliver a proof of concept for our first AR-HUD.
As an AR-HUD developer you will work with cutting edge hardware and software, with the guideword of "rapid prototyping" the aim will be to learn what is needed for the production software to be successful. As the main project is proof of concept, you will have also have opportunity to affect the daily work and workflow.
What you’ll bring
* 5 years of experience in C++, Python
* Good Experience in low level embedded development (drivers, platform libraries, os integration etc)
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Meritorious qualifications:
* Experience in working with 3d modelling software
* Knowledge about Driver Interaction and Infotainment technology area
* Basic experience in Lua
* Experience from automotive
* Valid European driver’s license B

Personal qualities:
* Analytical
* Communicative
* Cooperative
* Enthusiastic