We are taking responsibility for shaping the next generation of people at work. We passionately believe in the importance of investing in talented young people and preparing them for their careers by offering job opportunities for students. Being offered one of the many opportunities for students, you get the chance to discover more about yourself and your aspirations for the future.
Volvo employment opportunities are based on trust. We trust you to do your very best, always with the coaching and recognition from teammates and leadership. We want to see your potential, and we believe that is best achieved by enabling you to make an impact. When you grow – we all get better. Volvo Group always needs new ideas and perspectives.
As a truly global company we appreciate your passion and enthusiasm to learn, and greatly value diversity in our teams. Bring everything you are. Together we will shape the world we want to live in.
Imagine yourself working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in the transport and infrastructure industry, developing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable transport solutions that will change the future of society. We can promise you some really skilled colleagues and some truly demanding tasks from day one. Whether your focus is on materials, components or testing, we can guarantee you an interesting career in a fast-moving industry.
Meet Juliane Tosin
I was offered a job at the Volvo Group the same day I received my university diploma in mechanical engineering. It was 2004 and I was the first woman ever to be hired as a product engineer in Vehicle Engineering in Curitiba. Throughout all the years at the Volvo Group, I’ve always felt very strongly that I chose the right profession and the right place to work.
Here, where innovation meets ambition, and where every member of our team plays a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation and infrastructure solutions.
At Volvo Group we're not just breaking new grounds – we're paving them. Imagine working with cutting-edge technologies in a global team, with members in more than 30 countries. We are dedicated to leading the way of tomorrow’s transport solutions, guided by a strong customer mindset and high level of curiosity. Here, you will thrive in your career in an environment where your voice is heard and your ideas matter.
We develop software that makes our transport and infrastructure solutions stand out. We create products that enable our customers to succeed and we design applications for our own business needs. We solve our tasks in different ways – many of our teams have an agile work process and benefit from cross-functionality. Our work gives us an essential advantage to solve issues that meet the increasingly complex demands made by Volvo Group’s global market. Working with embedded software development is also an opportunity to make your mark on the future of transport solutions.
Data plays a fundamental role in enabling the Volvo Group ambitions for 2030, as data "fuels” digital services. We ingest and process large amount of data in cloud-enabled Unified Data Platform in which it is modelled according to our common Volvo Group Data Model. We ensure data compliance, security and quality and make it available as data products, which can be consumed as advanced analyses, dashboards or enable development of new smart applications. We utilize machine learning algorithms, including analytical and generative AI, to find hidden patterns in data, predict future trends or generate content. This allows us to develop new digital services for our customers and improve productivity of already existing transport solutions and internal processes.
We have been providing first-class IT solutions since the concept was born. Our size and global experience make us a powerhouse. The world around us is changing, and so are we. Be a part of our ongoing journey to stay ahead and gain the edge that supports our organization. We enhance our business through IT infrastructure and end-user services, service management and support, network and cloud services, and onsite services for factories and warehouses. Secure the global provision and support of all needed infrastructure services for the Volvo Group.
Our vehicles, systems and applications are more advanced than ever, but they must still be easy to understand and use. Working with UX & UI at Volvo Group, you will create intuitive workplaces for the transport industry and make traffic safer, more efficient and sustainable. Through design and UX, we meet the needs of our customers in a better way.
Within the cyber security area we have the commitment to establish world class operational cyber resilience and security. Secure security operations by monitoring, detecting and responding to IT Security incidents and threats Drive security architecture governance and build and sustain technology thought leadership within the security domain.
The Digital & IT community took an important step forward to industrialize our operating model and product management, to create value through the entire product lifecycle. Within our new ways of working, digital product owners have a crucial role in change management, cross-functional collaboration, leadership and more. This framework enables our digital experts to set the main focus on our business opportunities, needs and capabilities.
Imagine yourself working with some of the sharpest and most creative minds in the transport and infrastructure industry, developing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable transport solutions that will change the future of society. You will be joining a global network of over 2,700 professionals, spread across 50 sites in 25 countries. Our dynamic community is united by one powerful purpose – shaping the world we want to live in.
We've committed to a journey towards 100% fossil-free vehicles by 2040. Electrifying heavy-duty vehicles is a crucial part of this mission. To succeed, we need to develop faster, more powerful charging systems, optimize energy storage, enhance the efficiency of electric propulsion, and improve motor drive systems. Join us and change the future of mobility and transportation.
Search for open positions on our website to find a position that suits your qualifications, talents, and aspirations. There are often a wide range of different needs across Volvo Group. We are a global company. Your skillset may be needed at a nearby location, but if you are open to move, we have lots of possibilities and job openings across the world. Every job opening available to external applicants is posted on our webpage.
Always check the job requirement before you apply. Once you find an interesting job opening, click on “Apply”. We recommend that you keep both your resume and cover letter short, specific and clear – maximum one page for cover letter and two for resume. When you apply you might also be requested to reply to a set of self- identification questions based on the country you apply to.
You can always update your profile at a later stage. You will receive an email confirmation as soon as we have received your application. We review all applications, for this reason the lead time to receive feedback may vary.
If you are being considered for a job, we will meet for a first interview, in person, via video conference, or on the phone. The first interview is our chance to get to know you. We will ask questions about your professional skills as well as your personal traits. We want to know who you are as a person, and how you can contribute to our team.
It is our strong belief that an organization draws strength from different personalities, backgrounds and skills. So, do not be nervous – just be yourself! For more tips on how to prepare for the interview, see interview tips below. After this first meeting, if the match is good, the following steps include second interviews, assessments and references.
If there is a match between us after the selection process and interviews, the next step is the offer. In conjunction with the offer, you may be asked to complete a drug screen, background check or medical check depending on the country you will be hired in.
We have extensive onboarding programs to make sure that you can make a difference from day one. Your career at Volvo Group has just begun, and we look forward to seeing you grow with us. Our global presence opens up for a number of opportunities for employees who want to thrive in new places. And, our own corporate university – Volvo Group University – offers competence development in an easily accessible way for all our employees.
Here are some general tips for applying for a job at Volvo, and some frequently asked questions about our hiring process.
Your application gives us the big picture of who you are and can be your entry ticket to a career at Volvo Group. When you apply for a job, a personal account will be created for you in our recruitment system. This allows for you to reuse your profile and documents when applying for multiple jobs. From your profile you can also set your privacy settings and activate job notifications in order to receive the latest job opportunities.
A standard application consists of of a resume and optional cover letter, if more documentation is needed it will be specified in the job ad. Once you have sent your application you will get an email as a confirmation.
Here are some simple job application tips by our recruiters to help you prepare your application towards a future career at Volvo Group.
The cover letter is optional to attach in your application if not stated otherwise in the job posting. If you attach a cover letter our recommendation is to include what made you apply for the job and how your skills and competence match the job.
Make it informative and have a clear layout. Write it in a chronological order, starting with your current or latest position. Describe in a concise way your roles and responsibilities for each position. We recommend a maximum of 2 pages.
You can prepare for your interview by revisiting the content and requirements for the job. You can also visit www.volvogroup.com to learn more about us.
Depending on the role and process, your interview can be structured in various ways. Usually the interview process includes technical, behavioral, and motivational aspects.
A perfect match goes two ways and so does the interview. It is your opportunity to show yourself and your skills set but also ask us questions that matter to you. Read in and prepare the topics you would like to discuss with us.
As a company we draw our strength from different personalities, backgrounds, skills. Tremendous energy and passion come with our diverse perspectives. They are essential to making smart decisions, building innovative teams and ultimately making our company purpose come true.
In the interview you will be asked for examples to highlight your skills and who you are as a person. Be prepared for questions on your technical skills, behavioral situations and what motivates you.
Interviews can be face-to-face, through video or by phone. It can be conducted by either the hiring manager, a Talent Acquisition Partner or a People & Culture Partner. The interview process usually consists of multiple interviews with various stakeholders.
If having a remote/digital interview, please prepare a few things:
Yes, we post all open positions available for external applicants on our careers site.
At this point we only accept applications on our open positions.
Yes, when you apply you need to also register a candidate account. You can revisit the account to apply for more positions, update your privacy settings and set a job alert to receive email notifications when new jobs are published.
When applying for a job, you will receive a confirmation mail with instructions on how to log in to your candidate account at Volvo Group. You can at any time access your account by clicking Sign In/View Profile on our job portal.
We advise you to keep the CV/resume to two pages and the optional cover letter to one page.
Yes, you are welcome to apply on all positions you find to be a good match for you. However, you can only apply once to a specific job post.
This will depend on what position you have applied for. The lead time can be affected by various conditions, for example the number of applicants. We always strive to work as fast and efficiently as possible with our recruitments. As soon as we have information from the recruiting organization we will contact you.
For some positions you will be asked to record an online video interview. This is done through a specific online tool with preset questions. Please note that only the recruitment team and hiring manager at Volvo Group will review your video.
Congratulations! This probably means that we are interested in you and would like to know more about you. The tests help us understand more about you and your potential fit for the position. After you have done the tests you will be given a feedback on the outcome. Our recruiters will be happy to help you if you have any questions.
Yes, we do. Please visit our career section for students.
Yes, we offer a great variety of opportunities globally, please visit our job portal.
Yes, you will get both on the job training and formal training during your employment. Our Volvo Group University offers more than 2,000 different global and local quality assured training opportunities on the core areas you need to develop today and tomorrow.
No, once you have applied for a job you cannot update the documents for that specific application. However, you can update your documents for future applications on your candidate account.
No, we only accept applications through the job portal using an applicant tracking system.
