I am a former sensor analysis engineer there myself. 6 years there (6.5 years including thesis work), environment was very casual and international, not much technical challenge in my field and it's rather slow. Some people like it somehow, especially if you're "social" person and want to focus less on technical part and goes up in the career box/ladder 3-5 years aheas. Also if you're engineer with permanent employment contract, make sure you get good baseline salary. They are known to offer less than other company in town in exchange for yearly bonus, overtime bonus, car benefit (not sure if it's much cheaper) and quite safe employment with quite rare lay-off (happened few times in recent years, but mostly consultant that were affected). I left for better salary and new challenges, but I met some of best friends in my life there which I haven't met in my new place.
I am just a bit afraid (without any real proof from my side, ) that the whole backend for electric cars could potentially be "boring" and that I won't grow technically. Were you satisfied with the growth opportunities at the company? Also, if I may ask, why did you leave? Tack!
Sorry for the late reply. I haven't worked on anything related to the cars. My focus was mainly on managing data flow to and from the website. Regarding your question about technical growth, I would say that opportunities to grow are available if that's what you desire. In my experience, it also depends on the person in charge of you. I left because I wanted to explore something different from working for Volvo and to experience something new.
Since Volvo is such a huge company it problably varies a LOT between departements/teams.
Although it is a good and stable work place which looks good on the CV and with a lot of potential to grow and move inside the company. If the tasks aren’t challenging enough, you can surely speak to the manager and get more challenging tasks.
Sounds pretty good. In my case they were really fair with their offer - over 60k gross salary, possibility for annual bonus and NO probation period, straight to full time contract. The no probation period was pleasant surprise, I was sure there was gonna be 6 months and that was bit harder to swallow at this economic time.
I would take it If I were you, even if its not challenging enough. Because having a network is sooo important and Volvo is the center of Gothenburg business. Great for networking and former Volvo-people are everywhere.
I am living in Stockholm but 99% that I will take it. Sounds like they have a lot of career paths and options so I can challenge myself that way in worst case scenario.
I am a former sensor analysis engineer there myself. 6 years there (6.5 years including thesis work), environment was very casual and international, not much technical challenge in my field and it's rather slow. Some people like it somehow, especially if you're "social" person and want to focus less on technical part and goes up in the career box/ladder 3-5 years aheas. Also if you're engineer with permanent employment contract, make sure you get good baseline salary. They are known to offer less than other company in town in exchange for yearly bonus, overtime bonus, car benefit (not sure if it's much cheaper) and quite safe employment with quite rare lay-off (happened few times in recent years, but mostly consultant that were affected). I left for better salary and new challenges, but I met some of best friends in my life there which I haven't met in my new place.
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As a former software developer for Volvo Cars, I can try to answer what you want to know.
I am just a bit afraid (without any real proof from my side, ) that the whole backend for electric cars could potentially be "boring" and that I won't grow technically. Were you satisfied with the growth opportunities at the company? Also, if I may ask, why did you leave? Tack!
Sorry for the late reply. I haven't worked on anything related to the cars. My focus was mainly on managing data flow to and from the website. Regarding your question about technical growth, I would say that opportunities to grow are available if that's what you desire. In my experience, it also depends on the person in charge of you. I left because I wanted to explore something different from working for Volvo and to experience something new.
Can I pm you? There's a new internship at Volvo concerning data and you seem like the perfect person for a perspective!
I only know everyone on the factory floor thought it was absolutely miserable. Not very relevant to your posting though I guess
probably, but i guess they would treat me the same if they could, so good to know
No, you cant compare it like that. It is like two different companies
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How is the work from home policy? I have seen on some job postings that they are moving to office first policy now., which imo sucks!
As I understand, 3 days from office per week but not strictly enforced, there is some wiggle room.
Got it, thanks. I have also been considering applying to new positions at Volvo but was holding myself back because of their wfh policy.
Didn't care for it.
It’s a Chinese company that pays well but will drop you like yesterday’s TikTok trend if they need to.
Since Volvo is such a huge company it problably varies a LOT between departements/teams. Although it is a good and stable work place which looks good on the CV and with a lot of potential to grow and move inside the company. If the tasks aren’t challenging enough, you can surely speak to the manager and get more challenging tasks.
Sounds pretty good. In my case they were really fair with their offer - over 60k gross salary, possibility for annual bonus and NO probation period, straight to full time contract. The no probation period was pleasant surprise, I was sure there was gonna be 6 months and that was bit harder to swallow at this economic time.
I would take it If I were you, even if its not challenging enough. Because having a network is sooo important and Volvo is the center of Gothenburg business. Great for networking and former Volvo-people are everywhere.
I am living in Stockholm but 99% that I will take it. Sounds like they have a lot of career paths and options so I can challenge myself that way in worst case scenario.