Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Software Technical Leader

at BorgWarner

🏢 About BorgWarner

BorgWarner is a global leader in clean and efficient mobility solutions, committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. As a key player in the automotive industry's electrification transformation, the company offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge power electronics that directly impact the reduction of emissions and the future of sustainable transportation.

About This Role

As a Senior Software Technical Leader, you will drive the development of low-level software for inverter and converter ECUs, ensuring scalability and reuse across platforms. Your leadership will be instrumental in building robust, safety-critical automotive software that meets AUTOSAR and ASIL standards, directly contributing to BorgWarner's mission of a cleaner future.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day starts with a stand-up with your global team, discussing progress on low-level driver development for a new inverter ECU. You then review architecture proposals, mentor a junior engineer on MCAL configuration, and collaborate with hardware team for software bring-up. After lunch, you conduct a code review focusing on MISRA-C compliance and attend a meeting with the functional safety manager to align on ASIL requirements.

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🎯 Who BorgWarner Is Looking For

  • A seasoned engineer with 9-12 years of experience, including 7+ years in automotive BSW development and 2+ years leading a team on AUTOSAR projects for LLD/CDD/IOHW Abstraction.
  • Deep expertise in AUTOSAR architecture, MCAL configuration, and low-level driver development (GTM, MCU, DIO, ADC, Port, SPI, CAN, etc.) with a focus on ECU abstraction.
  • Proven track record of developing ASIC device drivers for external ICs from Infineon, ST, or Texas Instruments, and implementing fault diagnostics.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded multithreaded/multi-core programming, with a commitment to engineering excellence and mentoring.

📝 Tips for Applying to BorgWarner

1

Highlight your specific experience with AUTOSAR MCAL configuration and low-level driver development for automotive microcontrollers (e.g., Infineon TriCore, ST SPC5).

2

Emphasize any leadership experience in a remote or global team setting, as this role collaborates with teams worldwide.

3

Tailor your resume to show quantifiable achievements in software reuse, scalability, and compliance with MISRA-C and ASPICE.

4

Include examples of ASIC driver development for power electronics (inverters/converters) and fault diagnostics implementation.

5

Mention familiarity with BorgWarner's products or their carbon neutrality goals to demonstrate alignment with company mission.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for automotive electrification and BorgWarner's 2035 carbon neutrality goal.", 'Your hands-on experience with low-level driver development and AUTOSAR architecture in power electronics.', 'Your leadership style and how you have successfully mentored teams to achieve high-quality, safety-compliant software.', 'Your ability to work effectively in a remote, global team environment.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore BorgWarner's product portfolio for inverters and converters, especially their latest eDrive systems.
  • → Read about BorgWarner's 'Charging Forward' strategy and its 2035 carbon neutrality roadmap.
  • → Understand the company's approach to AUTOSAR and functional safety (ISO 26262) in their power electronics.
  • → Look into recent press releases or technical papers from BorgWarner on software-defined vehicles and electrification.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience with AUTOSAR MCAL configuration for a specific microcontroller (e.g., Infineon TC3xx).
2 How do you ensure software reuse and scalability across different ECU projects?
3 Walk me through a challenging ASIC driver development project and how you handled fault diagnostics.
4 How do you balance compliance with ASPICE and ASIL standards while meeting project deadlines?
5 Tell me about a time you led a remote team through a critical software bring-up on new hardware.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight AUTOSAR and low-level driver experience specifically.
  • Failing to demonstrate leadership experience in a technical context, especially with mentoring and code reviews.
  • Not showing awareness of safety standards (ASIL, MISRA-C) and how they apply to power electronics software.

📅 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:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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