Zenseact, a company developing world-class software solutions for autonomous vehicles, hosted an exclusive visit for around 50 international students on 6th November. The company visit was organised by Unimeet Gothenburg, offering participants a unique opportunity to gain insights into the industry and expand their professional network.

Unimeet Gothenburg provides international students from the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology with opportunities to learn more about various companies and expand their professional networks in Gothenburg through company visits. On 6th November, around 50 international students specialising in software engineering, computer science, and related fields had the opportunity to visit Zenseact.

Zenseact is a Swedish company, owned by Volvo Cars, that develops technology for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems. The company focuses on software and AI to make driving safer and reduce the number of road accidents. Zenseact’s technology aims to enhance safety and improve the driving experience through automation.

During the visit, participants gained insight into the company and had the chance to network and ask questions. Marianne Wiklander, Product Manager, shared details about Zenseact’s work, culture, and vision for the future. Aron Varghaei, Data Engineer & Analytics, inspired the attendees with his personal and professional journey, and shared valuable advice, while Rahell Rada, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner & Student Relations Manager, provided information about the company’s recruitment process and the career opportunities available at Zenseact for students and graduates.

To conclude, the students visited the company’s cutting-edge labs, where they got an exclusive sneak peek into the technologies and tools they use to develop world-class software solutions.

Unimeet spoke with one of the participants, Salman Shahid, who has been living and studying in Gothenburg since august 2023. Originally from Pakistan, Salman came to Sweden to study Engineering Mathematics and Computational Science at Chalmers University of Technology, a program that offers a unique combination and a solid foundation that is very valuable in the industry according to Salman.

Salman shared that he is currently exploring options for his master’s thesis and that he wanted to join the company visit at Zenseact due to his interest in the company and their work with vehicle software.

“I wanted to find out what is like to work here. In the future, I want to work in an innovative company with a collaborative environment. This visit provided me with insights I was hoping for. I found this visit fantastic. Our hosts gave excellent presentations,” says Salman Shahid

Unimeet Gothenburg’s ambition in organizing company visits for international students and researchers is to, together with the companies and employers in the Gothenburg region, showcase the city as an attractive workplace and attract future international talents to stay in Gothenburg after completing their studies.

Unimeet Gothenburg is a collaboration between the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers University of Technology, and The Trade & Industry Group at Göteborg & Co, aimed at strengthening the exchange between the universities’ international students and researchers and the business community, creating cultural and social meeting places, as well as networking opportunities.