Volvo Cars Graduate Programme 2026

Go all in. Shape the next 100 years. 

Mentored by leaders. Driven by you. The Volvo Cars Graduate Programme is your launchpad to become a change maker in mobility innovation. Over 18 months, you’ll gain hands-on experience, global exposure, and mentorship from executive leaders, empowering you to shape the future. This is where your potential meets opportunity.  

Why the Volvo Cars Graduate Programme? 

During 18 months, you’ll rotate through Engineering, Manufacturing and Commercial functions, working hands-on with impactful projects and global teams. You’ll discover different roles, stretch your skills and explore new ways to grow, learn and challenge yourself.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive community of graduates. With cross-functional rotations, targeted learning modules, and mentorship from executive leaders, you’ll develop the leadership skills and confidence to drive innovation across Volvo Cars. 
 
In 2026, we welcome 15 graduates to our Headquarters in Gothenburg Sweden. Together you will be part of module weeks, group projects, and shared learning experiences. After the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role aligned with your strengths and ambitions, as well as our business needs. 
 
Do you have what it takes?

To be considered for the program, you must have a master's degree within any engineering or business area. Your master’s degree must be completed between December, 2024 and the start of the programme which is August 31, 2026. 
  
What you’ll get. 

💼Permanent employment from day one 

💸40 000 SEK monthly gross salary  

🌱Mentorship from Volvo Cars executive leaders 

🤝 A network of fellow graduates to learn, grow, and build your future with 

🌍 Possibility of international rotation

💚 3500 SEK annual wellness allowance – hit our in-house gym or spend it on self-care of your choice 

🌴 Vacation benefits in line with Swedish annual leave legislation

A complete package of benefits and our employment offer will be presented to you during the interviews.

Our selection process.  

• Applications open: January 22 – March 1, 2026. 
• Video screening interview 
• Psychometric assessments. Deadline is March 9. 
• Interviews: 
  
  

1. 1. Behavioral & Functional interview with hiring manager and Talent Acquisition Partner
   2. Case interview with hiring manager and HR Representative
   3. Interview with hiring manager and your future mentor
      
      

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.
The recruitment process is expected to be completed by mid‑May.

In this recruitment process, we are introducing Taira, an AI chatbot. Taira is an artificial intelligence powered by a secure, enterprise-grade language model from MyInterview.
 
Taira will collect the information you submit and invite you to a short, guided chat and video interview with the bot. During the interview, Taira will ask questions related to the skills required for the position you have applied for. You can start the interview at your convenience, pause it, and resume it later. Make sure you have a working camera and microphone ready before you begin. You are also welcome to ask Taira questions during the interview.
 
Taira will review the transcript of your interview and assess your answers against the competency requirements stated in the job posting. These requirements have been established by our recruiters and form the basis for Taira’s interview summary. Taira cannot read facial expressions or tone of voice, but all recorded material is shared with our recruiters along with the AI-generated summary. Based on this overall picture, our recruiters make decisions about which candidates move forward in the process. Our goal is to give every applicant a fair chance to be fully evaluated.
 
This job posting is part of a pilot project where we are testing the use of the AI tool Taira as a new step in our recruitment process. The tool acts as a support for our recruitment team but does not make any decisions on its own – all decisions are reviewed by humans.
 
You can read more about how we use AI in recruitment here:
Information sheet regarding the processing of your data by My Interview

We accept applications via our career site, apply with CV and cover letter in English. Note that applications per email are not accepted due to GDPR. Once your application is successfully received, you'll get a confirmation email.

Curious to know more? Visit our graduates page or email us at graduates@volvocars.com  

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.