Software Engineering Analyst

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.

Let's introduce ourselves


Volvo Cars are on an exciting journey to expand its in-house software development capabilities. At the department Computing Infrastructure System (CIS), we are part of this aspiration. Our teams are building the next generation high-performance in-vehicle computers (“Core System”), designed to host different vehicle applications, stretching from basic vehicle state machines to advance active safety and unsupervised autonomous drive functionalities.

We are now seeking a driven Software Test Engineer with a passion for testing.



What you'll do


As a Software Test Engineer in CIS, you will be responsible for designing and implementing test cases with purpose to deliver quick and efficient known quality, it also include monitoring of the execution of our test strategy  across our organisation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our Core system will work together as expected and meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Core system, making a significant impact on the quality and success of release new SW to our vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

* Test Execution – Implement and monitor the execution of test cases, utilizing both manual and automated testing techniques to verify/validate our product both in rigs and in complete vehicles. Identify issues and find quick solutions.
* Test Automation - Continuously give feedback and suggest optimization of test automation processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
* Collaboration - Collaborate closely  to understand system designs and requirements, ensuring tests are aligned with development goals.
* Documentation - Create and maintain documentation related to plans and test verdicts.





What you'll bring


We believe that you have experience in SW Requirements, SW testing and test automation in CI context, within automotive. You enjoy the possibility to influence, have analytical and organizational skills and you love to solve problems.
Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, mechatronics, Electrical and Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
* 7+ years of experience in automotive testing or a similar role
* Deep understanding of automotive engineering, software testing methodologies, and quality assurance processes.
* Proficiency in planning, test strategy development, and test execution methodologies.
* Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools relevant to testing.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across many teams.
* Competence in Python 3, pytest
* Threading
* Network Programming
* Protocols
* Docker