Software Engineer

Test development that makes a difference

Not purely a car maker – also a software company.
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to redefine what it means to own a vehicle during one of most innovative times in the transport industry. We’re moving towards becoming more of a software developing company and where our products give the driver’s a car-experience that improves every day. We look for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking. 

Vehicle in the Loop (VIL) Automation

We are a system team working with software testing and test environment development in VIL environment (Vehicle in the Loop). Our team mainly focus on the complete vehicle electrical system level, but we are also involved in the lower levels of testing. We work with both manual testing, fault tracing and test automation. Our team is cross-functional, i.e., we have both test design, test planning, infrastructure development, test automation and defect handling in the same team. The team consists of both senior and junior testers. Our technology roadmap is exciting, and you will be part of an amazing journey when we scale up with new functionality such as machine learning.

We are looking for a Test Developer that are skilled with Automation testing and fault tracing.

What will you do?
In your role as test developer, you are a member of a tight agile development team. You will work with automation testing and fault tracing. You will work with test automation and able to hands-on with the Cars/Rigs as well. Here you have the chance to work on our new platforms and to see the whole system behavior.

The main competencies in the team are testing on complete vehicle electrical system level. Tools used in the cross-functional team are Jenkins, Git, Gerrit. CAPL, CANoe, vTest studio.

Who you are?
We believe that you as a Test Developer enjoy collaboration with your agile team, is proactive, is creative, shares experiences, take lead and responsibility.

You are a problem solver and a flexible team player. You are structured, enthusiastic, self-driven and results oriented. We believe that you have strong communication and analytical skills.

Required qualifications

• M.Sc in Electrical and Software Engineering or similar relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience within automotive and from working in an international environment
• Experience from automation testing
• Test development and analysis skills
• Testing and fault tracing in vehicle testing
• Git, Gerrit, Python, CAPL/C
• Good programming skills in general
• CAN/LIN/ Ethernet (automotive) – Autosar know how Classic and Adaptive 
• Tools (Canoe/Canape, database System Weaver, (Electra)
• Vehicle measurement know-how  
• You know how a car works / BEV basic understanding 
• Driver’s license (B-level) 

Personal qualities

• Excellent in communication and collaboration skills
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization 
• Ability to suggest new and better ways for the organization to be successful
• Value driven
• A Curious and driven mindset
• Actively seeking new ways to grow using both formal and informal development channels

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Tony Carlsson tony.carlsson@volvocars.com and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Neha Mehta at neha.mehta@volvocars.com
Kindly register your application as soon as possible, we work with continuous selection. Please note, due to GDPR application through E-mail is not accepted.

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.