Senior Software Engineer; Security

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

Senior Staff Security Software Engineer

• Design/architect systems to support Aurora’s security goals in fulfilling its Safety Case.
• Lead the implementation (hands‑on) of Aurora’s vehicle security systems or cloud systems that support the security of Aurora’s vehicles.
• Lead successful integration of security capabilities and components with partner teams.
• Work with Vehicle Platform partners and OEMs to ensure successful security integration into the Aurora Driver platform.
• Guide and mentor both security and non‑security engineers.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability and desire to write production‑quality code in C++ and Golang.
• Ability to work effectively with other software engineers on design and code.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Translate product requirements into code independently.
• Able to write high quality production code, unit tests, integration tests.
• Able to debug across module boundaries.
• Familiarity with and ability to implement best practices related to cryptographic protocols, infrastructure and network security.
• Ability to translate company goals into product requirements.
• Able to lead a team and organize projects to deliver desired outcomes.
• Able to work cross‑functionally with other teams.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a security‑specific or security‑adjacent industry.
• Minimum 10 years of development in a software engineering environment.

• Experience evaluating the security of software and services.
• Foundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive space.
• Familiarity working with or developing fuzzers.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS) and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Familiarity with Trusted Platform Modules, HSMs, and trusted boot.
• A history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations.

The base salary range for this position is $212,000 - $307,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Aurora considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.