Software Engineering Intern – Future Mobility & Safety Systems

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective solutions such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers worldwide, along with advanced safety solutions for new mobility. In 2025, our products helped save approximately 40,000 lives and prevented around 600,000 serious injuries.

Driven by our mission of Saving More Lives, we are developing connected, intelligent, and data-driven safety technologies that extend beyond traditional vehicle safety systems. To support this exciting journey, we are looking for three Software Engineering Interns to join our team and contribute to the next generation of automotive safety and mobility solutions.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate with experienced engineers in an international and purpose-driven organization.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of future automotive safety and mobility solutions. Depending on your background, interests, and ongoing projects, you may work within areas such as system development, control engineering, embedded software, connected services, cloud technologies, simulation, testing, and data analytics.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers and gain valuable insight into the full product development process while contributing to real-world projects.

Your Key Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the development of future automotive safety and mobility solutions
• Working with system, software, control, or algorithm development
• Participating in simulation, testing, and validation activities
• Analyzing data and system performance
• Contributing to requirements, documentation, and technical investigations
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering team

Who Are You

You are curious, motivated, and driven by technical challenges. Whether your interests lie in embedded systems, control engineering, software development, data analytics, or connected solutions, you are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to the future of automotive safety and mobility.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an M.Sc. degree in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in technology development and innovation
• Good communication and collaboration abilities
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Experience or knowledge within software development, connected technologies, data analytics, embedded systems, control engineering, or automotive systems is considered an advantage. Familiarity with tools such as Python and MATLAB/Simulink is a plus. However, we value curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn just as highly as previous experience.

Why Join Autoliv?

At Autoliv, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with advanced technologies that contribute to safer mobility
• Gain practical experience in a global technology company
• Learn from experienced engineers and industry experts
• Develop technical and professional skills through meaningful projects
• Contribute to innovations that help save lives every day

Practical Information

Place of Work: Lindholmen (1 position) or Vårgårda (2 positions) | Hybrid

Scope: Temporary contract, approximately 40% per month

Start Date: According to agreement

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2025, our products saved approximately 40,000 lives and reduced around 600,000 injuries.

Our ~64,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.