Embedded Software Architect

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Embedded Software Architect – High-Performance System Architecture team

 

We explore the next generation of personal, sustainable, and safe Volvo cars. Volvo Cars is now in the making of a completely new platform to support fully electric, self-driving, and connected cars. The heart of the car will be a Core Computer to control the vast amount of innovative functionality and systems in the car. This new design will be present in many future Volvo cars. This will be an important cornerstone for the company to be competitive in the fast-paced transformation of the previous traditional car industry going all electric.

 

Team and role specifics 

You will be part of our Software System Architecture team which consists of senior SW architects with both specialist and generalist competence. The team is governing the software architecture of the application layer in our Core Computer and supports architects and developers across the organization to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software. The team is working in various domains, including SW architectural design, performance optimization, tooling, and visualization. The team aims to make it easy to design, implement, maintain, and deploy functionality to our evolving application stack. The team is a cornerstone in Volvo Cars' transition into a software-driven company.

 

Our department at large is working with many different areas from car feature development, SW architectural design, SW build tools, CI pipelines, and system analyses. The teams are working in an agile way, with great independence, ownership, and trust. We have a warm and relaxed atmosphere where you will be an important contributor to the team. Our software will run on emulators as well as hardware rigs and finally the car itself. You will have a key role in the building of the next generation of Volvo cars.

 

Who You Are

You are an architect or senior developer with a curious approach to new challenges. You can switch focus between the big picture and technical details when required. You enjoy great teamwork and are proactive, creative, and willing to share your experience and knowledge. You are entrepreneurial and have the capacity to drive issues in cooperation with our stakeholders. You can also navigate your way through ambiguous and undefined problems. Solid communication skills, both in written form and in face-to-face meetings are important skills you should possess.

 

Requirements

You have at least an MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. You are self-going with at least 10 years of experience in software development.

You have:
•    The skills and experience to reason about medium/large scale software systems
•    Solid communication skills.
•    Proficiency in modern C++

Nice to have:
•    Experience in embedded systems
•    Worked as Technical Lead or Software Architect
•    Proficiency in Python
•    Experience in the automotive industry and AUTOSAR
•    Knowledge in Functional Safety and Cyber Security

 

 

Interest and application 

We are curious about what you think about the future, both yours and ours. We would be happy to meet in person, to give you the opportunity to learn more about your future colleagues, manager, and culture at Volvo Cars. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our teams and our joint future journey together.

To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible since recruitment is ongoing.

 

Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.

As we use our channels for recruitment, we respectfully but strictly decline to be contacted for any offer of recruitment assistance from external companies.
 

 

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 r