Scania I-talent 2026 - Python Developer

About the role

Are you passionate about Linux, programming, and cutting-edge infrastructure? Join Scania’s Infrastructure Department (IU) and become part of a newly formed and growing team that plays a key role in enabeling Scania R&D’s simulation community. We provide high-performance computing (HPC) capacity to simulation engineers, an area that is becoming increasingly crucial for future technology development.

Our mission is to deliver Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) through large-scale, complex HPC clusters. Because our customers needs are constantly evolving, you will not only develop and improve existing systems, you will also help shape entirely new capabilities and infrastructure solutions.

This is a chance to work close to the hardware, deep in Linux environments, and contribute to infrastructure that truly matters.

Work tasks

In this role, you’ll be part of a team that develops, maintains, and evolves the software layer of our HPC clusters. Your work will focus on:

• Application development
• Enabling new infrastructure and platform capabilities
• Modern DevOps practices

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining the software stack
• Automating infrastructure in large-scale Linux environments
• Solving complex technical challenges and troubleshooting issues
• Working with data, monitoring, and introducing modern DevOps methodologies
• Actively contributing to the team’s ways of working, processes, and delivery methods

This is hands-on engineering work with real impact, perfect if you love problem-solving and want to grow your technical skills fast.

We are looking for

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering Physics, or similar fields
• A skilled programmer with experience in Python and strong Linux knowledge
• Strong English skills (spoken and written),  most of the team speaks Swedish
• Someone graduating in spring 2026, or with up to 2 years of work experience when the program starts in September 2026

It is meritorious if you have

• A strong interest in modern infrastructure, platforms, and systems engineering
• Understanding of platform technologies and distributed systems
• Completed a course in statistics (data science is also valuable)
• Curiosity about business aspects and interest in monitoring/data insights
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible
• Motivation driven by complex technical problem-solving

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Being helpful and collaborative
• Good communication skills
• A curious mindset and willingness to learn

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work. Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase.

• Tests (problem solving + personality)
• Phone interview with Academic Work
• In-depth interview with Academic Work
• Interviews at Scania
• References, background check + decision
• Interviews with Scania will take place in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.

Scania CV Aktiebolag

Scania is one of Sweden’s largest companies and offers trucks and buses for heavy transport in combination with a wide range of product-related services. Their mission is to drive the transition to a sustainable transport system by developing a safe, smart and energy-efficient transport solutions that are better for both people and our planet. Today, Scania have around 50,000 employees in around 100 countries and together with partners and customers they are driving the transition towards a more sustainable transport industry and are both trend setters and pioneers in electrification and sustainable transport systems.

Together with several other I-talents, you will be offered a unique chance to participate in a program that will kick-start your journey at Scania. You are employed in a specific role and belong to a team but alternate the work in your role with meetings together with the other I-talents. The program starts every fall and is designed for you who are new in your career and aim to give you the best possible conditions to grow into your role. I-talent Program consists, in addition to daily work in your team, mainly of three parts – “Learning your professional role”, “Go-and-see” and “Training”. This provides very good opportunities to build a good network within Scania and in addition to your I-talents colleagues and your closest manager, you will be assigned a buddy who will be there for you the first time. At Scania, you are offered a multicultural work environment with ambitious colleagues and a company that invests in leadership. There is room for everyone to grow here, regardless of whether you want to be a generalist, specialist, or a leader. If you have the right attitude and are motivated to take responsibility, you will have all chances to develop!