Software Engineering Analyst

Volvo Cars; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars seeks a Software Vehicle Test Engineer to ensure quality and reliability of software in real vehicle environments. You will work hands-on with test vehicles, execute and develop tests, analyze results, and collaborate with system designers and software developers to resolve issues.

The role requires designing and executing tests across vehicle environments, with emphasis on logs and diagnostics, and contributing to improved testing methods and tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software testing in automotive.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience reading logs, traces and diagnostic data.
• Hands-on in test design and execution.

Responsibilities

• Update and integrate software builds in test vehicles
• Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test strategies
• Execute tests in vehicles and other test environments
• Analyze test results, logs, and data to identify issues and trends
• Troubleshoot software and system issues in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Propose and drive solutions together with system designers and developers
• Document findings, test results, and improvement recommendations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methods, tools, and processes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

INCA

ParallelDiag

DSA

DLT

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.

The Resource Management team is responsible for testing Resource management including Wake up and shutdown. We work with manual testing and test automation. The team covers the following test environments: vehicle, boxcar, domain HIL and base tech HIL. Each team member covers 1-2 environments. In your daily work you update software in the test environment, run tests, take logs, analyse logs and try to identify root cause to issues. When needed, we also support other teams with troubleshooting. The majority of the test team are working in Gothenburg but we also have remote members based in Krakow.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced and driven Software Vehicle Test Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the quality and reliability of software in real vehicle environments. You will work hands‑on with test vehicles, executing and developing tests, analysing results, and collaborating closely with system designers and software developers to resolve issues and improve solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and integrate software builds in test vehicles
• Design, develop, and maintain test cases and test strategies
• Execute tests in vehicles and other test environments
• Analyze test results, logs, and data to identify issues and trends
• Troubleshoot software and system issues in collaboration with cross‑functional teams
• Propose and drive solutions together with system designers and developers
• Document findings, test results, and improvement recommendations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing methods, tools, and processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in software testing in automotive
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience working with vehicle systems, ECUs
• Ability to read and interpret logs, traces, and diagnostic data
• Hands‑on experience in test design and execution
• Experience with tools such as CANalyzer, INCA, ParallelDiag, DSA, and DLT
• Familiarity with debugging tools and test frameworks
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Personal Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills across disciplines
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work independently while being a strong team player
• Curiosity and persistence in troubleshooting complex issues

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.