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.

Volvo Cars App - Mobile Apps iOS Software Developer
The Volvo Cars mobile app revolutionized the industry and every day we make life less complicated for hundreds of thousands of people by giving them remote access to the car from the comfort of their couch. With the app you can for instance start, heat and prepare the car for your trip by sending your destination to the car, either from your phone, tablet or your watch.
Here in Gothenburg, you will thrive as part of a highly skilled cross functional agile team where your primary focus will be within the development of the iOS mobile app, but with the opportunity to learn from your peers, broaden your skills and experience within the other system parts such as Android, test automation, embedded C++ and system design.
So, come join us in the forefront of technology and create the next thing that magazines and sites like Engadget and the Verge writes about.

Main responsibilities
•    Design, develop and maintain the Volvo Cars iOS application for iPhone and iPad
•    Engage with the rest of the team and actively pull tasks from the backlog
•    Write testable code and unit tests
•    Code review your colleagues
•    Follow technical trends and raise innovative new features

Required qualifications
•    BSc degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience as a mobile apps software developer or be a passionate spare time developer.  
•    Documented experience of released applications (at least one published app) or open source projects, either by your own accord or as a member of a team
•    Experience in writing testable and maintainable code. 
•    Fluent in Swift (Objective-C knowledge is a plus) and a good understanding of the iOS platform and framework
•    Excellent English, both verbally and written

Meritorious
•    Android mobile app development using Java and previous experience with mobile apps projects involving smartphone accessories using BLE is highly meritorious 
•    Deep knowledge in C++ cross platform development 
•    Experience in agile tools such as Jira, Git and Jenkins
•    Experience in software development automation

Personal qualities
•    Passion for new technologies, software development and creating great user experiences
•    Willing to take up the task that is most important for the team to progress
•    A positive and easy going mindset 

Contact
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Cormac O’Brien (cormac.obrien@volvocars.com).

Volvo Cars - Driving change together
Volvo Cars’ success is the outcome of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential. By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, with 50 per cent being electric cars and sold directly to customers mainly through digital channels. Make sure you’re in the front seat on this exciting journey as we pioneer the driving and electrification technologies of the future.