Application Guide

How to Apply for Cyber Security Software Development Lead Engineer

at BorgWarner

🏢 About BorgWarner

BorgWarner is a global leader in clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles, with a bold commitment to driving carbon neutrality by 2035. Working here means you'll be at the forefront of automotive innovation, contributing directly to a cleaner, healthier, and safer future while tackling cutting-edge cybersecurity challenges in connected vehicles.

About This Role

As the Cyber Security Software Development Lead Engineer, you will design and implement security architectures for telematic devices, ensuring compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 and UN R155/R156. Your work directly protects vehicles from cyber threats, enabling safe connectivity and autonomous features, while leading a team of engineers to define best practices in secure embedded software development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with system architects to define security requirements, then diving into code to implement cryptographic modules or secure boot. You'll lead stand-ups with your development team, review code for security flaws, and work with test engineers to validate compliance with UN R155. Afternoons might include mentoring a junior engineer or presenting a security design to OEM customers.

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🎯 Who BorgWarner Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years of experience with at least 5 years specifically in automotive cybersecurity software development, not just general embedded systems.
  • Deeply understands HSM, key management, cryptographic services, and secure provisioning, with hands-on integration experience.
  • Expert in C/C++ embedded software development for multicore/multithreaded environments, with a track record of delivering secure, real-time code.
  • A natural leader who can mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and collaborate across teams (HW, SW, systems) to implement security requirements.

📝 Tips for Applying to BorgWarner

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434, UN R155) and show concrete examples of implementing HSM or secure boot.

2

In your cover letter, mention BorgWarner's 2035 carbon neutrality goal and connect your work in cybersecurity to enabling safe, sustainable mobility.

3

If you have experience with specific tools like Vector, ETAS, or Autosar security modules, call it out explicitly—they're highly valued here.

4

Demonstrate leadership by describing a time you guided a team through a complex security implementation or mentored junior engineers.

5

Research BorgWarner's recent product announcements (e.g., e-powertrain, telematics units) and mention how your skills align with their future roadmap.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Emphasize your deep expertise in automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO 21434, UN R155) and how you've applied them in production projects.", 'Highlight your hands-on experience with HSM, key management, and secure provisioning, as these are critical for telematic device protection.', 'Show your ability to lead and mentor—describe a specific instance where you drove security design decisions and upskilled your team.', "Connect your work to BorgWarner's mission of carbon neutrality, explaining how secure software enables the adoption of cleaner vehicle technologies."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read BorgWarner's 'Charging Forward' strategy and recent press releases on their cybersecurity initiatives or partnerships.
  • → Review their product portfolio, especially telematics control units and gateways, to understand the context of your work.
  • → Check their latest sustainability report to see how cybersecurity fits into their carbon neutrality roadmap.
  • → Look up any technical papers or patents from BorgWarner related to automotive cybersecurity to show deep interest.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience implementing an HSM-based security architecture for an automotive ECU. What challenges did you face?
2 How would you ensure compliance with ISO/SAE 21434 throughout the software development lifecycle?
3 Describe a time you had to balance security requirements with performance constraints in an embedded system.
4 How do you approach key management and secure provisioning in a high-volume manufacturing environment?
5 Explain how you would mentor a junior engineer on secure coding practices in C/C++ for a multicore RTOS.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on general cybersecurity without automotive-specific examples—this role demands domain expertise.
  • Avoid being vague about your leadership experience; provide concrete examples of mentoring or technical decision-making.
  • Don't neglect to mention hands-on embedded C/C++ skills—this is a software development lead role, not just architecture.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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