Interview: Alwin Bakkenes, head of software engineering, Volvo Cars | Computer Weekly

""I'm not saying it's always easy, but it's incredibly rewarding and great fun," he says. "People are passionate about our products, and you get instant feedback on the quality of what you do from consumers - whether that's from friends, family or a community like Reddit. There's just so much feedback, and that motivates and makes us better.""

""I'm part of that group because software, of course, has a massive transformational impact on the company," he says. On a day-to-day basis, Bakkenes' team works closely with technology and content partners to deliver customer experiences, with innovations in safe automation, core computing architecture and Android-based infotainment services."

"His team manages technology associated with Volvo's advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and an in-house artificial intelligence (AI) factory. "We also manage mobile network contracts because we operate in 85-plus countries globally," he says. "So, we have a large scope, and our work defines a big part of how the vehicles behave and helps us to create different types of relationships with our customers.""

Software engineering leadership at Volvo focuses on building the technology stack for next-generation mobility. The work is described as rewarding, driven by strong consumer feedback and community input. The role reports to the CTO and participates in executive governance because software has a major transformational impact on the company. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with technology and content partners to deliver customer experiences and innovations in safe automation, core computing architecture, and Android-based infotainment services. The team manages technology for advanced driver assistance systems and an in-house artificial intelligence factory. It also manages mobile network contracts to support operations in 85+ countries, shaping vehicle behavior and customer relationships. A key achievement includes leading digital transformation tied to the EX60 launch with Google Gemini AI assistant and Snapdragon Auto connectivity.

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