Software Project Manager – Active Safety Products

Arion Recruitment Ltd; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Arion Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Software Project Manager based in Gothenburg, Sweden, to take the lead in developing active safety products. The role requires over 15 years of software development experience in the automotive industry, along with proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems. The ideal candidate will manage projects from planning to execution while ensuring effective collaboration with global teams. A strong understanding of ISO 26262 and Agile principles is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience in software development for the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with embedded software development and testing.
• Proficiency in AUTOSAR configuration and embedded system debugging.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities including software design and requirements management.
• Plan, manage, and track software project progress.
• Collaborate with development teams and internal project managers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software design

Embedded software development

SW configuration management tools

Agile/Scrum principles

Fluent in Swedish

Fluent in English

Education

MSc or BSc in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

JIRA

Job description

Software Project Manager – Active Safety Products
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Software Project Manager to lead the development activities for active safety products. This role involves managing software design, requirements development, and verification processes for embedded systems. The successful candidate will oversee software projects from planning to execution, including requirements analysis, risk management, and supply chain coordination, working with global development teams across Sweden, India, Germany, and Poland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities, including:
  • Software design and requirements development.
  • Requirements management and change planning.
  • Unit testing, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and bench verification.
• Plan, manage, and track software project progress.
• Oversee error management, risk assessments, and supply chain management.
• Collaborate with development teams and internal project managers.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • MSc or BSc in Electronics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • 15+ years of work experience in software development for the automotive industry.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming and object-oriented development.
  • Hands‑on experience with embedded software development and testing.
  • Expertise in SW configuration management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).
  • Familiarity with change management tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Languages:
  • Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

Desired Skills

• Experience in radar or vision system development.
• Knowledge of active safety function development.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 safety analyses and development.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum development principles.
• Generic AUTOSAR knowledge and experience in serial communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Proficiency in AUTOSAR configuration and embedded system debugging.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and independent, with a results‑oriented approach.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.
• Adaptable to high‑pressure and ambiguous environments.
• Service‑minded, communicative, and professional demeanor.