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Software Engineer

Software, the 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.

Let's introduce ourselves


At Software Factory and Enablers (SWF&E), working with base technology integration, core systems application integration, software, and electronic domain integration all the way to complete software and electronics delivery striving to maximize the test-value. We work with test strategies, enable continuous integration, and operate the complete baseline. We are also expanding our software factory community and have a responsibility across R&D to build our continuous build and configuration flow.

What you'll do


We’re looking for a hands-on Test Lead who takes full ownership of product quality and is ready to shape how testing and validation activities of complete level SW baseline, using toolchains in Boxcar, VIL and vehicle test environments. You will work closely with SW developers, test engineers, and system engineers to ensure reliable, high-quality software that supports our vehicle testing workflows.

This is a highly visible and demanding position with real accountability. You will navigate competing priorities, tight deadlines, and technical complexity, making and defending critical quality decisions when it matters most. The role requires resilience, strong ownership, and confidence. 

What you'll bring


We believe that collaboration and networking come natural to you as well as the goal that our software- and electronics- architecture and processes should enable our business. You are communicative and can use suitable value argumentation in dialogue with both product managers, stakeholders and empowering the test and integration developers. You can make sense of complex high quantity, and sometimes contradictory, information to effectively solve problems. You actively seek ways to grow using both formal and informal development channels.

Required qualifications / skills: 

  • M.Sc in Electrical and Software Engineering or similar relevant experience. 
  • At least 10 years of experience from working with integration driven development including software test and integration.
  • Extensive experience in software testing, including test planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Mandatory that you have a driver’s license (B-level).


Volvo Cars. For Life.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

At Volvo Cars, we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with a passion for making a difference. If you’re inspired by the opportunity to help redefine the future of mobility, we invite you to be part of our journey.

Ready to take the next step?

Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 21st of April 2026. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission. 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Radoslaw Piela at radoslaw.piela@volvocars.com. 

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates will undergo a background check. 

We welcome your application!

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Gothenburg, SE, 40531

Job requisition ID:  79459

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