Take the lead in driving innovation
At Volvo Cars, we are committed to advancing safety, sustainability and electrification. To achieve our ambitious goals, we are looking for forward-thinking individuals who can identify challenges before they arise and deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new industry standards.
When you choose a career with Volvo Cars, you’re not just joining a company – you’re helping shape the future of mobility.
The Department Diagnostics & Base Technology
We provide harmonized base technology solutions for the complete vehicle and act as the competence center for diagnostics, supporting plants, aftermarket, and product compliance.
We have end-to-end responsibility for diagnostics, in-vehicle communication, and software download (SWDL). Our focus is on ensuring reliable fault isolation, fault management, and a seamless OTA customer experience. We also develop onboard-to-offboard data collection within systems such as IHU, DHU, and UXC, and ensure compliance with OBD regulations.
The Team Core Diagnostics
We develop diagnostic solutions and system designs that improve efficiency, reduce downtime and costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Through accurate fault detection, calibration, and system observability, we enable fast, confident decisions in factory and aftermarket operations supporting a reliable Volvo Cars ownership experience.
This is a cross-functional role spanning Software Engineering, Data Analytics, and Data Engineering within Core Diagnostics.
You will play a key role in automotive diagnostics and data analytics, with a focus on detecting software and vehicle issues. Your mission is to design and develop scalable, data-driven methods and applications that turn complex diagnostic data into actionable insights, enabling systematic analysis and efficient root-cause identification.
Key responsibilities:
· To Develop and maintain diagnostic applications, tools, and data pipelines
· To Build scalable methods for data analysis, anomaly detection, and validation
· To Analyse diagnostic and system data to support verification and quality improvement
· To Enable efficient data collection, processing, and insights using platforms like ADX
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience, with 3+ years of experience in data or software engineering within data-intensive environments.
· Strong hands-on experience with Python, SQL, ADX (Azure Data Explorer) or similar data analytics platforms.
· Ability to quickly understand complex technical systems, with strong analytical, communication, and ownership skills; fluent in English.
· Knowledge of embedded systems and software-hardware interaction in complex system environments.
· Experience in Azure environments, Docker, image building and deployment, plus automation and scripting with the ability to read and understand code, is plus.
Who you are
You are a genuine problem solver with a positive, solution‑oriented mindset. You collaborate cross‑functionally, are self driven and structured, and feel comfortable working with vague or evolving requirements. You enjoy solving problems at the platform level and get excited about making other developers’ lives easier. You value simple solutions, continuous improvement, and thrive in an inclusive, collaborative environment.
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.
As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates will undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
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The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, with its headquarters in Gothenburg, employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 18 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets.
