Software Engineer @ Complete SW Factory

Volvo Cars; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 980,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars' Software Factory is building a community of highly skilled professionals. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work across the full CI/CD chain—from architecture to deployment—contributing to the evolution of our CI/CD ecosystem using DevOps principles.

You’ll join an agile team, enabling efficient CI/CD tools and processes, supporting R&D by driving improvements in speed, scalability, stability and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality software for mobility.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on programming in C/C++, Python, or Go.
• Strong CI/CD experience and automated testing practices.
• Experience with Git, Gerrit, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins/Zuul CI.

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement CI/CD pipelines across the full lifecycle.
• Integrate test automation frameworks within CI/CD environments.
• Improve CI/CD speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute code and enhancements to strengthen CI/CD systems.
• Bridge development and IT to capture needs and opportunities.
• Guide teams in adopting CI/CD best practices.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Go

Embedded systems

CI/CD concepts

Education

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Zuul CI

Git

Gerrit

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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.

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

At Software Factory, we are building a community of highly skilled professionals. By harmonizing workflows and developing common tools across R&D, we accelerate software development at Volvo Cars.

We are responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) architecture and infrastructure
• Managing the end-to-end software build and CI/CD flow
• Maximizing the utilization of infrastructure, test objects, and test artifacts
• Creating automated tools and applications to enable an efficient development flow
• Ensuring traceability to meet legal and compliance requirements

We apply manufacturing principles to software development, enabling scalable and efficient software product lines.

By driving Continuous Integration, we accelerate development while improving quality. We are now looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our journey.

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineer at Software Factory, you will work across the full CI/CD chain—from architecture to deployment—contributing to the development and evolution of our CI/CD ecosystem using DevOps principles.

You will be part of a highly competent agile team, driving impact by developing applications and solutions that strengthen our continuous integration and delivery capabilities. You will support development teams across R&D by enabling efficient CI/CD tools, processes, and ways of working.

In this role, you will:

• Configure, implement, and automate CI/CD pipelines to enable efficient and reliable software delivery
• Integrate and support test automation frameworks within the CI/CD environment
• Continuously improve the speed, scalability, stability, and efficiency of the CI/CD systems and infrastructure
• Contribute code and enhancements to evolve and strengthen the overall CI/CD ecosystem
• Act as a bridge between development teams and IT, capturing needs, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Support and guide teams in adopting CI/CD best practices and ways of working

What You’ll Bring

You are a structured and proactive engineer with a strong sense of ownership and a passion for building reliable and scalable CI/CD solutions. You take initiative, drive improvements, and enjoy solving complex technical challenges. As a collaborative team player, you communicate effectively and work across disciplines to enable efficient development workflows. You are also comfortable navigating ambiguity and contributing to continuous improvement in an agile environment.

We believe you have:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with programming and scripting in multiple languages (e.g. C/C++, Python, Go)
• Solid understanding of embedded systems CI/CD, automated testing, and disciplined software development practices
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git, Gerrit)
• Experience with CI/CD infrastructure tools (e.g. Jenkins, Zuul CI, or similar)
• Experience with relevant tools and technologies such as Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Meritorious skills

• Experience working with Linux environments (Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g. Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience with private cloud solutions (e.g. VMware, OpenShift, OpenStack, Rackspace)
• Experience working in agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)

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.