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.

What are we doing?
The department Infotainment, within Connected Experience product stream, is responsible for the development and enabling of Volvo Cars new Infotainment system powered by Android. Volvo Cars was the first company to team up with Google, developing a system together which re-thinks the nature of car infotainment, defined by a user-friendly interface and an unparalleled connectivity. A true success! We work with the latest technologies to reach the future characteristics and requirements in a very exciting field. To ensure adaptability and flexibility we work in an agile environment, and we put quality on top of our priorities.
Together with engineering teams around the world, Volvo Cars create safe and innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. The automotive industry is going through exciting times and this is an opportunity to be part of our software journey!

What do we offer?
Our team of software developers has complete ownership of features and collaborates with partners and other teams to deliver state-of-the-art products, using the latest tools and technologies available. We secure quality with automatic test cases running in our CI environment, where rigs and test cars are also a part of the set-up to secure the end-to-end experience. You will join a team of highly skilled developers with an established network within the company software community. The team cooperate closely with UX/Design, the Product Owner and Scrum Master. The position is based in Lund.
Who are you?
You have a strong background within Java/Kotlin and have quite a lot of experience with the Android framework and tool set. Quality thinking and taking ownership are parts of your characteristics. You are a team-player who enjoys a challenge and feel comfortable handling complexity. You are used to working in cross functional teams where cooperation with Interaction and graphic designers can be part of the day-to-day work.
What you need to bring with you
* M.Sc in Software Engineering or corresponding relevant experience
* Experience in Java/Kotlin development
* Experience in Android stack
* Writing automated unit or integration tests as a natural part of design and implementation
* Comfortable working in a Linux environment
* Experience in working with Git/Gerrit/Jenkins tools
* Good communication skills, including in English (written and spoken)

It is meritorious if you have:
* C++ experience
* Swedish Driver’s license (B-level)


How to apply and learn more
If you have any additional questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Karin Larsson (karin.larsson.4@volvocars.com). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Katarina Wanderydz (katarina.wanderydz@volvocars.com).