Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Volvo Cars

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Kraków - Poland

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Software the fuel for mobility

We bring bold digital visions to life. So were 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 isnt for everyone but if youre excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry then lets talk about your next move.

Lets introduce ourselves


We develop safety-critical embedded software for modern vehicle platforms spanning both AUTOSAR Classic and AUTOSAR Adaptive. Our software manages core vehicle functions how the car wakes up operates and shuts down. Several components carry ASIL B safety classification under ISO 26262 so the code we write has real consequences.

The Team is located in Poland but cooperates with engineers from Sweden on a daily basis.

Who you are:

We think you are a self-driven team player with high ambitions and both a sense of ownership and dedication to quality in everything you do. You take a structured approach to your work and have analytical skills that you have successfully applied to complex engineering tasks in the past.

You collaborate well with your peers and are open to share your work and expertise and you are also not afraid to ask when you need their help. At the same time you have no problem stating your own opinion and setting high standards.

You communicate well in English and have a . or equivalent within Computer / Electrical / IT Engineering Mechatronics or similar area of education. An . is extra meritorious.

What youll do

C/C Embedded Software Developer Automotive

Above all we need a strong problem solver. Someone who can break down complex systems reason about cause and effect across layers of software and find the root cause. Youre methodical you ask good questions and you never leave assumptions unchallenged. When something is unclear a requirement an interface contract a design decision you stop and clarify before moving forward.

  • Design and implement embedded software in C and C across AUTOSAR Classic and/or Adaptive platforms
  • Develop components that handle inter-processor communication signal routing and system state management
  • Write and maintain automated tests at multiple levels unit integration and system
  • Work with static analysis tools and coding standards to ensure safety and quality compliance
  • Participate in code reviews contribute to architecture discussions and help improve our development practices
  • Collaborate in CI/CD workflows where builds tests and analysis run automatically on every change

What youll bring


We expect you to have experience from software design and development specifically in:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills you reason systematically debug methodically and always clarify before you code
  • C and/or C in an embedded or resource-constrained environment
  • Experience cross-compiling for a target platform (ARM TriCore QNX or similar)
  • Automated testing unit tests and mocks (GoogleTest or equivalent) understanding of multi-level testing
  • Build systems CMake Bazel or similar
  • Git branching rebasing code review workflows
  • Familiarity with CI pipelines and static analysis tooling
  • ASPICE process experience (V-model SWE.1SWE.6)
  • AUTOSAR Classic & AUTOSAR Adaptive
  • ISO 26262 / Functional Safety ASIL-rated development E2E protection safety analysis
  • QNX FreeRTOS or other RTOS experience
  • MISRA C AUTOSAR C14 or CERT coding standards
  • Experience with Polyspace clang-tidy or similar static analysis tools
  • Python scripting for automation or tooling
  • In-vehicle communication protocols (CAN LIN SOME/IP Ethernet)
  • Requirements management and traceability tooling
  • Vector tools (CANoe CANalyzer) or similar bus analysis tooling


TECH STACK

  • Languages: C C (C14/17/20) Python
  • Platforms: AUTOSAR Classic AUTOSAR Adaptive
  • Targets: Microcontrollers (ARM/TriCore) and high-performance processors (ARM64/QNX)
  • Build: CMake Bazel
  • CI/CD: Gerrit Zuul/Jenkins Artifactory
  • Testing: GoogleTest GoogleMock integration testing
  • Quality: Polyspace clang-tidy gcov/lcov MISRA AUTOSAR C14
  • Safety: ISO 26262 (up to ASIL B) E2E protection


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 youre 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 youre the ideal candidate for a role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 31st of May 2026. You will receive a confirmation email after your submission.

For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Radoslaw Piela at For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Tomasz Nasternak at

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

We welcome your application!

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Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more

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