Embedded SW Application Engineer - Pleno

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Who are you?

Do you want to join a dynamic, agile team that develops solutions directly contributing to Volvo’s mission of driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure?We are seeking Automotive Embedded Software Engineers with expertise in Powertrain Control and Transmission Systems. As part of our team, you will develop cutting-edge embedded software for commercial vehicles — from diesel and alternative fuels to electric trucks.Our team works cross-functionally and globally, collaborating with colleagues in Brazil, Sweden, and France.

Your role in the team

For this position, we are looking for engineers capable of working in the following activities:

• Focusing on gearbox calibration, ensuring proper parameterization for diverse vehicle applications.
• Optimizing and validating software parameters to meet different markets, vehicle variants, and operating conditions.
• Collaborating with system and testing teams to deliver reliable, production-ready calibrations.
• Performing vehicle troubleshooting and analysis, supporting root cause identification and solution development.
• Leading embedded software projects, planning and coordinating development activities.
• Organizing cross-functional collaboration to ensure deliveries meet quality, cost, and time objectives.
• Aligning technical solutions with system and product requirements across the full lifecycle.

Your main activities will include

• Designing, developing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and/or leading projects for powertrain control functions.
• Collaborating with hardware, system, and calibration engineers for seamless integration.
• Conducting testing, verification, and validation of embedded software.
• Performing troubleshooting activities in vehicles to support issue resolution and validation.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Working throughout the full product life cycle: advanced engineering, product development, and maintenance.

What we are looking for

• BSc/MSc in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering (or related field).
• Hands-on experience in embedded software development or calibration.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink/ASCET and C programming.Strong communication skills in English and Portuguese.
• A responsible, proactive, and open-minded team player.
• Availability for on-site work.

What will make you stand out

• Experience in Powertrain Control or Transmission Systems.
• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols and standards (CAN, AUTOSAR, ASPICE).
• Familiarity with measurement and verification tools (ATI Vision, CANalyzer).
• Additional programming skills (Python, Matlab scripting).
• A truck driver’s license (considered a merit).
• Motivation to bring solutions from system design to verification.

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Who we are and what we believe in 
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.