Design 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

Software Test Center

At Volvo Cars Software Test Center we operate many test rigs and environments. We enable testing and quality assure our deliveries. To manage this, we both need a high level of automation, but we also need a high level of capability when it comes to rig fault tracing, testing and planning of usage.

Boxcar Engineer @ SWTC - Enabling Scalable Vehicle Software Integration & Testing

Mission: enable efficient validation and development of vehicle software by using modular, configurable “boxcar” environments to replicate vehicle systems outside the full vehicle.

What you'll do

• Boxcar Setup & Integration

Build and configure boxcar rigs (ECUs, networks, power, simulation interfaces)

Integrate multiple vehicle domains into modular test environments

• System Integration

Validate interactions between ECUs, software components, and networks

Ensure correct configuration of vehicle variants and setups

• Testing & Verification

Support test organisations if needed when execute functional and integration tests in boxcar environments

Support early system verification before full vehicle availability

• Automation & Tooling

Working with rig environment framework and automated test and configuration workflows from rig perspective.

Enable repeatable and scalable test setups

• Troubleshooting

Diagnose integration issues across hardware, software, and communication layers What you'll bring

• ECU integration & vehicle architecture understanding
• CAN, LIN, Ethernet communication
• Tools: Vector (CANoe/CANalyzer), dSPACE, etc.

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 17th of August 2026. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission.

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

We welcome your application!

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