Software Engineering Analyst

Company description: Who are we?Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future. Job description: Let's introduce ourselves Within Vehicle Engineering, more than 2,000 colleagues work together across chassis, interior, climate, body and exterior functions, mechanical integration, and vehicle attributes that shape design and customer experience.   Software plays a crucial role in our product development, and within Software Factory & Release, we lead the software development framework to ensure fast, high quality integration and release of software for Vehicle Engineering.   We are now looking for a Software Engineering Analyst to help design, develop, and scale our next generation test frameworks and environments for Software in the Loop (SIL) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) validation. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our CI/CD driven development ecosystem, building the automation backbone that enables fast, reliable, and scalable verification of complex embedded software systems. What you'll do Design and develop modular, reusable test frameworks for SIL and HIL environments Build and maintain test execution infrastructure integrated with CI/CD pipelines Develop tooling for test orchestration, scheduling, and result collection Enable scalable execution of tests across virtual (SIL) and physical (HIL) environments Integrate simulation models, ECUs, and test systems into automated workflows Collaborate closely with developers, system engineers, and test teams to define test strategies and interfaces Drive standardization of test APIs, data formats, and reporting Optimize performance and utilization of HIL rigs and SIL environments What you'll bring A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Strong programming skills in Python or a similar language Experience working with test automation frameworks Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools Experience with SIL and/or HIL environments Understanding of embedded systems and automotive electrical architectures A passion for building scalable, reliable test systems and infrastructure A self driven, collaborative mindset and the ability to work across software, systems, and test disciplines A pragmatic approach that balances technical excellence with delivery and long term maintainability