Software Engineer

Software: fuel for mobility

We bring bold digital visions to life. So we’re on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change – one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry, then let’s talk about your next move. 

Volvo On Call – Embedded C++ Developer

The Volvo On Call mobile app revolutionized the industry and every day we make life less complicated for hundreds of thousands of people by giving them remote access to the car from the comfort of their couch. With the app you can for instance start, heat and prepare the car for your trip by sending your destination to the car, either from your phone, tablet or your watch.

Here in Gothenburg, you will thrive as part of a highly skilled cross functional agile team where your primary focus will be within the development of the backend features of the mobile app, but with the opportunity to learn from your peers, broaden your skills and experience within the other system parts such as Android, iOS, test automation, and system design.

So, come join us in the forefront of technology and create the future of Volvo Cars!

Main responsibilities
•    Design, develop and maintain the embedded remote functions which will relate to the VOC app.
•    Engage with the rest of the team and actively pull tasks from the backlog
•    Write testable code as well as unit and component tests
•    Code review your colleagues
•    Follow technical trends and raise innovative new features

Required qualifications

•    BSc degree in a computer related field or 
•    Work experience as an embedded C++ software developer
•    Deep knowledge in modern C++ cross platform development. (C++14)
•    Experience in writing thread-safe code.
•    Experience in writing testable and maintainable code. 
•    Experience in agile tools such as Jira, Git and Jenkins
•    Excellent English, both verbally and written
•    Knowledge in Python development

Meritorious

•    Android mobile app development using Kotlin and 
•    Experience with mobile apps projects involving smartphone accessories using BLE is highly meritorious
•    IOS mobile app development using Swift
•    Experience in software test automation
•    Conversational Swedish skills
•    Driver’s license B
•    Automotive technology such as CAN buses, FlexRay and SOME/IP
•    Experience with Robot Framework

Personal qualities
•    Passion for new technologies, software development and creating great user experiences
•    Quality focus. You want your teams code to be clean and maintainable
•    Willing to take up the task that is most important for the team to progress
•    A positive and easy going mindset 

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms. Make sure to submit your application in English. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Keerthi Veeraraghavan at keerthi.veeraraghavan@volvocars.com. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Younes Ahlbom at younes.ahlbom@volvocars.com.

Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 13th of December 2024. We’re excited to get to know you! 

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, so you can reach your fullest potential.
 
And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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