System Architect

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.

This is what your new colleagues do
At Core System Platform we are building a computer-in-the-car architecture, a key for enabling innovation within areas such as Advanced Connectivity, Machine Learning, and Autonomous Drive. Our mission is to create a Vehicle Control Unit platform using new technologies like DriveOS and NVIDIA’s latest chip technology in combination with more traditional car signalling technologies. We are dedicated to delivering platform functions simplifying the application development to create a safe, reliable, and secure platform solution within Volvo Cars for increased innovation and speed. Within Core System Platform, currently eight High Integrity teams are jointly responsible for the creation and deployment of a platform for high-ASIL components and safety-critical processes. 

What you will do
As a Software Architect for High Integrity, you will become part of the Core System Platform family. You will take a key role in designing a platform for safety-critical Automotive applications. You will work cross-functionally with architects and developers from the entire Core System Platform. You will shape our embedded AUTOSAR platform to fulfill the needs of our customers, making it safe, secure, and fast. Your ideas will contribute to the vision of an even more versatile and reusable platform.
Turning theory into practice, you will use the software on target to analyze faults and deepen your understanding. You will take a lead on breaking down complex work packages together with our developers. As a mentor, you will spread your knowledge of the platform architecture to guide our development teams in the right direction. Your contribution will be crucial for us to build a world-leading, safe, and sustainable High Integrity platform.

Who are you?
We want to work with you who has a keen interest in modern computing technologies and want to work in an evolving industry. You like solving problems together with others. You are a customer-oriented person who enjoys being part of a team where you take initiative and take pride in your own and the team’s deliveries.

You and your skills

Mandatory requirements
•    You have at least 5+ years proven experience in embedded software design/architecture
•    You have a strong background in safety-critical software according to ISO 26262 or similar
•    You are self-driven with great communication skills
•    You are a structured person allowing for exceptional solutions 
•    You are a holder of a university degree within Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or similar
•    You are fluent in spoken and written English

Meritorious
•    You have experience with automotive software architecture
•    You have experience with AUTOSAR Classic
•    You have a background in cybersecurity according to ISO/SAE 21434 or similar
•    You are keen on spreading your knowledge among your co-workers
•    You are result-oriented with a “think-outside-of-the-box-attitude”

How to learn more and apply
Are you curious yet and maybe have some questions? For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Olivia Holm, olivia.holm@volvocars.com. If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Team Manager, Maryam Shirinkar at maryam.shirinkar@volvocars.com.
To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible, but no later than June 12. Interviews will be held continuously, please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted. As we use our own channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.