Summer Internship - Autonomous Drive and Active Safety Functions

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 do we offer?
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to re-define the experience related to car usage and ownership. Combining technologies and innovative services, we are committed to offer the most personal, safe and sustainable solutions in mobility.

At our department of Autonomous Drive and Active Safety Functions we design, integrate and verify the complete vehicle solution for autonomous cars and active safety functions. We collaborate with some of the most innovative industry partners to reach our future visions of safety, convenience and mobility.

Autonomous drive has the potential to fundamentally change how cars are used and are part of our society. This future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. Do you want to create the future with us?

What you´ll do?
We are now looking for university students to join our Autonomous Drive and Active Safety Functions department as interns in the summer of 2023. As a summer intern you will join one of our product areas and be part of our development teams over a few months. All our teams work by following agile principles and as a summer intern you will contribute with suitable tasks directly in the development team’s backlog.

Intern positions are available within for instance the field of programming, verification, data analysis, data annotation and system design. In your application you should emphasize which of those areas you are interested in. 

Do you fit the profile?
We are seeking students that are pursuing a M.Sc. degree in Systems, control and mechatronics, Data Science, Computer engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics or equivalent. You are a self-driven and proactive team player with high ambitions. You are good in communication, curious, innovative and always eager to learn and understand your surroundings. You care about people and like to interact with others. You take initiatives and feel the responsibility for getting things done. You are enthusiastic and proud to share and support others with your knowledge. As a person you are passionate to be part of the shift into autonomous driving and new mobility solutions.

You are fluent in spoken and written English. Examples of previous work life experiences, internships connected to your studies and/or extracurricular activities is meritorious. Driving license B. 

Location: Gothenburg 
Duration: The period for summer internship is between 1 June – 31 August 2023, max 10 weeks. Start and end time to be discussed with recruiting manager

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like an exciting summer internship?

Welcome with your application included transcript of records for completed courses and programming languages, 19th of February 2023.  Interviews will be held continuously. 

Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Team Managers Sofia Sköld at sofia.skold@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter William Östling at William.ostling@hotmail.com

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 
Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies