Software Engineer

Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

At Climate, we are responsible for creating a comfortable in-car climate and securing good air quality for vehicle occupants. Our systems also support other vehicle components with cooling and heating to ensure optimal operating conditions and increased efficiency.

As part of this, we design the complete climate system and develop the software that controls all its parts.Within Climate, the Refrigerant and Heating Software Team focuses on controlling the vehicle’s refrigerant and thermal systems to deliver requested temperatures from different stakeholders such as the cabin climate controller and the battery system.

We are a collaborative team of software developers working across the full development chain—from design and implementation to testing and fault tracing. While every team member works with a broad set of tasks, we also value deep expertise in areas such as control systems, programming, and test equipment. This mix creates a strong environment for learning and knowledge sharing.

As a Refrigerant and Heating Software Developer, you will be part of a team developing software that controls the vehicle’s thermal and refrigerant systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing control software for refrigerant and heating systems
• Implementing and maintaining software models using tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
• Supporting software integration, testing, and fault tracing activities
• Collaborating closely with other software developers, control engineers, and system stakeholders
• Contributing to continuous improvement of development methods, tools, and way of working
• Actively sharing knowledge and learning from colleagues within the team
• Ability to travel 2-8 weeks per year mostly within Europe

You are a curious and motivated software developer with a strong interest in control systems and vehicle thermal management. You enjoy working in a team environment while also taking initiative and responsibility for your own contributions.

Required qualifications:

• University degree in engineering (e.g. Control Systems, Mechatronics, Software, or similar) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and practical experience in control systems
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Programming experience in C, C++ or Python
• Fluent communication skills in English
• Valid driving license

Meritorious:

• Experience working with Git
• Experience with TargetLink
• Experience working in thermal or climate test rigs