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.

We are looking for our future team member to enable Software Functionality Verification and Validation on Embedded Systems

About us

The embedded test setups are built around the above-mentioned computer-in-the-car architecture. These setups are a combination of vehicle simulator and real hardware components to emulate a real vehicle with all the relevant dynamics. Our team(s) are responsible for the development and maintenance of these embedded setups, while making sure that these setups are capable to execute relevant test cases for platform, software, and function verification. These are state-of-the art test setups, critical for testing software before the final product is launched. Hence, you will be working in a fast paced, innovative environment, solving problems and challenges daily.

We offer you to work in a cross functional team, with high focus on quality and continuous improvements. Together with your colleagues, you will define, set up and configure these embedded test environments supporting our current and future projects. You will be working with Software application and deployment on core computer and embedded GPUs, doing modeling work with Matlab, Simulink and you will be enabling test automation, moving us towards Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment.
Together with us, you will grow your competence and get a broad understanding of Volvo Cars Next Generation Vehicles and Software Platform along with domain growth in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems , Autonomous Driving , Vehicle Motion Control and Protective Safety. You will work closely with other groups at Volvo Cars, our suppliers and get the opportunity to create a wide network.
Who are you?
You will fit well in this role if you are a Software Developer Engineer focusing on test systems automation development and with an understanding of Software Verification and Validation cycles correlated to Software Continuous Integration and hardware In The Loop (HIL) environments.

We believe you are an individual who is motivated by challenging tasks in a complex and innovative environment. Execution of challenging technology development and teamwork is your real passion. You enjoy learning from others, as well as sharing your knowledge with your colleague and are social, structured, analytical, and a problem solver.

You and your skills
Mandatory Requirements
• M.Sc. or a B.Sc. within Electrical/Embedded Systems, Electronics, Physics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or similar.
• Fluent in English and can communicate effectively with all types of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Software Development
• Programming skills in Python, C++, Zull, CAPl, Jenkins, API calls, Ethernet / HTTP protocol, Post Requests, Git/Gerrit, test environment automation.
• Working knowledge in HIL testing, HIL test frameworks, as the usage of dSPACE/Vector/National Instruments Tools, HIL test environment automation.
• Working knowledge on systems automation, continuous integration, Agile, continuous testing and continuous deployment methodology/frameworks.
• Strong mentorship skills with good communication and collaboration quality

Desired Requirements
• Experience from SW platform development, including middleware.
• Knowledge in vehicle/traffic simulation
• Capability to understand V&V methodology and correlate with end-of-line testing.
• Verification in vehicles at system or functional level or experience from test automation