Engineering Manager

Software development that makes a difference

At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to lead in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. Now we are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking.

What’s in it for you?
This role is within our Global Commercial Digital team, which is using digital technologies to reinvent the experience of becoming a Volvo customer. There’s no reason the experience of buying a car should be painful and difficult – it should be as enjoyable and exciting as actually having a new car. That is our mission.  
You will be responsible for developing software for consumer facing and internal products across more than 100 countries accessed by millions of people. We create the end-to-end experience for online sales/subscriptions of cars, global campaigns as well as frameworks for other parts of Volvo cars. Your responsibilities will include rapid development of prototypes/concepts, and regular product development.

 
This position will be located in Gothenburg. The team is primarily located in Gothenburg, Stockholm Sweden, and in the wider cluster we also have teams in the San Francisco US and in Shanghai China. Many of the people you will be working with have experience from start-ups and global tech companies such as Spotify, Google, Ericsson, Microsoft, Tradera, Klarna, EA Games etc.

You And Your Skills
We are looking for an experienced software engineering manager, who has previous experience from hands on development, building and leading software engineering teams. 
The majority of your time will be spent on and your responsibilies will primarely be; managing a development team, hiring, compensation, and employee career development. In addition you can spend some time on hands on development or technical design of software in a team.
You have a passion for transforming and developing digital products, architecture and best practices. Its important that you love to interact with development teams to understand their needs and product missions, and with servant leadership and a strong technical foundation you strive to create a fast and fun developer experience. 

Together with the other digital leaders within Commercial Digital, you will
•    Grow and reshape teams with highly talented engineers.
•    Mentor and coach individual engineers and teams as well as removing obstacles in their way to deliver software at scale and speed.
•    Lead and develop technology strategy in your domain together with the product manager to make sure the architecture and strategy enable the product vision.
•    Drive and nurture collaboration, diversity, and engagement.
•    Advocate and advance a modern software development, operation, and engineering practices.
•    Always find ways to learn and continuously improve our products and practices.
•    Contribute to developing our solutions. Examples of Technologies/languages used Typescript, JavaScript, C#, Salesforce, React with solutions running in Azure and AWS 

How To Learn More And Apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below. If you have any questions regarding the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Allen Bargi (allen.bargi@volvocars.com) or our sernior talent acquisition partner MatiasKauppinen (matias.kauppinen@volvocars.com) . Please note that applications via email will not be accepted due to GDPR.

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 of tomorrow.

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 of tomorrow.