Volvo Cars Announces Plans to Open new Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland

Volvo Cars has revealed plans to open a new Tech Hub in Krakow, Poland’s second-largest city. The Hub will be responsible for developing complete and key features on our new fully electric cars.

It will develop software for key areas for Volvo Cars, including core safety technology, perception and driver assistance algorithms and software for autonomous driving.

Volvo Cars intends to have the Hub operational by the end of this year, with around 120 new roles in place. 

By mid-decade, the Geely-owned company aims to employ between 500 and 600 people in Krakow, complementing engineering centres in China and Sweden, as well as our other tech hubs around the world.

Jim Rowan, CEO at Volvo Cars, says. “We’re a purpose-led and technology-driven company, so our new generation of Volvo cars will be more than just transport,” . They’ll be computers on wheels, designed to be updated over the air with new software. That means our Krakow tech hub and growing our in-house software development capabilities are key to our future success.”

"Our ambition is to attract and recruit top talent globally by being present in strategically important locations,” adds Hanna Fager, Chief People Officer at Volvo Cars. “Our new Tech Hub in Krakow is a perfect example of that. So if you're interested in shaping the future of mobility with a brand that’s at the forefront of technology development, and inspired to be part of nurturing our strong culture and values, Volvo Cars is the place for you.”

Volvo Cars' production plants are located in Gothenburg, Ghent (Belgium), South Carolina (US), Chengdu, Daqing and Taizhou (China). The company also has R&D and design centres in Gothenburg, Camarillo (US) and Shanghai (China).