Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)

About the role

Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Security Software Engineer to join our team. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing security frameworks and technologies for our autonomous vehicle platform.

Responsibilities

• 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 Auror’s vehicles.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a security-specific or security-adjacent industry.
• Minimum 10 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 boot.
• A history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentations.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $191,000 - $277,000 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.