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Vehicle Motion SW Developer

Posted 25 November 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationSweden
Job type Permanent
Discipline Connected Car Systems
Reference91449_1764064168

Job description

Position Title: Vehicle Motion Software Developer

Duration: Permanent or Contract

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

***This role requires you to already be on sight with a work permit in Sweden.

About the Role:

We're looking for a Vehicle Motion Software Developer to work on advanced Vehicle Motion Control functions within areas such as steering systems, torque vectoring, brake-by-wire and vehicle dynamics. The role includes function development, simulation, calibration, and validation of motion control features, as well as defining cross-system vehicle behaviour. You'll collaborate closely with a global engineering team to enhance performance and driving experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Function development and validation of vehicle state estimation.
  • Arbitration of longitudinal & lateral control in vehicles with rear-wheel steering, front-wheel steering including steer-by-wire, torque vectoring, brake systems including brake-by-wire, and functions such as vehicle slip, vehicle speed and traction control.
  • Development and implementation of Vehicle Motion Control interface signal management.
  • Simulation and calibration of relevant motion control functions.
  • Implement cross-system vehicle dynamic behaviour definitions to enhance performance in function development.

Qualifications & Skills

  • MSc in Automotive Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Vehicle Dynamics software function development.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in model-based Motion Control development.
  • Documented experience in Vehicle Dynamics simulation.
  • Experience with relevant software development tools (CarSim, CarMaker, etc.)
  • CAD (CATIA)
  • TeamCentre Automotive - Viewer.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Swedish B driving licence.

Who you are

  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Self-driven and highly dedicated with a "go the extra mile" approach.
  • Motivated to take a leading role in a global team while maintaining balance and team alignment.
  • Cultural awareness, particularly of China-Europe collaboration dynamics.
  • Travel to China 1-3 times a year may be required.


Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

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