Security Software Engineer

Position: Staff Security Software Engineer
Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.

The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.

At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on Linked In.What we are looking for Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all.

We’re searching for a Staff Security Software Engineer. This is a software architecture/development position reporting in the reporting chain of the CISO. Our team is responsible for the secure design and implementation of technology built for the onboard vehicle platform and the cloud services with which the vehicle communicates. In addition to contributing to the security architectural strategy, the team is involved in architecture reviews, reviewing and proposing threat models, security code reviews, and release-security for Aurora’s products.

The focus of this team however, is the design and development of new security frameworks and technologies for our autonomous vehicle  this role you will 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.

Lead successful integration of security capabilities and components with partner teams

Work with Vehicle Platform partners and OEMs and ensure successful security integration into the Aurora Driver platform

Guide and mentor both security and non-security engineers

Required qualifications BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Expertise writing production-quality code in C++ (Golang experience is a plus)
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 in order to deliver desired outcome

Able to work cross functionally with other teams

Minimum 2 years of experience in a security-specific or security-adjacent industry

Minimum 8 years of development in a software engineering environment

Desirable qualifications

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 bootA history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations

For roles based in San Francisco, CA, Mountain View, CA, and Seattle, WA:
The salary range for this position is $189,000 - $303,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA:
The salary range for this position is $171,000 - $273,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base…