Security Engineer, Infrastructure

Nuro

Mountain View, CA

On-site

Who this role is best for

Infrastructure security professionals with public cloud expertise and start-up experience will find this role in a fast-evolving autonomous vehicle domain.

Best fit for

Candidates with public cloud security experience and a track record in startup environments
— “You have start-up DNA: You have demonstrated an ability to thrive in the ambiguity of a dynamic, start-up environment”
Individuals who have built security tooling and infrastructure for engineering teams
— “Design and build security tooling and infrastructure for use Nuro’s engineers”
Professionals with a background in secure authentication and authorization systems
— “Design and implement core security infrastructure like authentication and authorization systems”

Things to consider

The role requires a strong ability to communicate complex security concepts to engineering teams
— “Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills”
Candidates should be prepared to engage in offensive security testing and incident response
— “As a member of Nuro’s Security team, you will work on projects that impact all areas of security, from offensive testing to detection and response”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in designing secure infrastructure and automation for security detection
— “Design and implement core security infrastructure like authentication and authorization systems, pipelines and automation for security incident detection and response”
Emphasize any prior work in reverse engineering or embedded systems security
— “Reverse Engineering software using IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Frida, or other tools”
Showcase hands-on software development experience in Python, Go, or C++
— “Software development skills, preferably in Python, Go, or C++”
Demonstrate knowledge of automotive systems, especially autonomous vehicles
— “Experience with: Automotive systems, especially autonomous vehicles”
Include examples of vulnerability exploitation or security research contributions
— “Demonstrated ability to exploit vulnerabilities, e.g., winning or placing in Capture the Flags, 0-Days/CVEs, or conference talks on security research”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

increase the security of Nuro’s core infrastructure
evaluate and verify engineering teams' vulnerability remediations
design and build security tooling and infrastructure
design and implement core security infrastructure

Typical background

expertise in securing public cloud, corporate networks, and endpointsstart-up experiencestrong technical and communication skills

Skills & requirements

Required

Securely Using A Public CloudSecuring Corporate Networks And EndpointsApplication SecuritySoftware DevelopmentPythonGoC++Start-up DNACommunicationPresentationInterpersonalAnalytical

Preferred

Exploiting VulnerabilitiesReverse EngineeringDeveloping Systems Engineering RequirementsAttacking Embedded SystemsCANAutomotive EthernetPhysical Security AssessmentsAutomotive SystemsBuilding Hardware ProductsScaling KubernetesGoogle Cloud Security Best Practices

Stack & domain

PythonGoC++Public CloudCorporate NetworksEndpointsApplication SecurityKubernetesGoogle Cloud SecurityCommunicationPresentationInterpersonalAnalyticalAutonomous VehiclesAIHardwareSoftware

About the role

Original posting from Nuro

Who We Are
Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale, empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.
About the Role
As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you will increase the security of Nuro’s core infrastructure used to develop and operate our autonomous delivery service. You will need to leverage your technical skills to create cross-functional strategic outcomes for Nuro. You will need to use good engineering judgment when evaluating and fixing both real and theoretical vulnerabilities. You work closely with development teams and can build systems. Your work contributes directly to the safety and security of the people in the communities we operate in. You’re a collaborative thinker with an ownership mindset, and thrive in fast-paced and collaborative environments. As a member of Nuro’s Security team, you will work on projects that impact all areas of security, from offensive testing to detection and response.
About the Work
Assess and secure Nuro and protect user data.
Evaluate and verify engineering teams' vulnerability remediations (PR review or other evaluations)
Design and build security tooling and infrastructure for use Nuro’s engineers
Design and implement core security infrastructure like authentication and authorization systems, pipelines and automation for security incident detection and response, PKI, and others
About You
Expert in one or more core domains: Securely using a public cloud, securing corporate networks and endpoints, or application security
Software development skills, preferably in Python, Go, or C++
You have start-up DNA: You have demonstrated an ability to thrive in the ambiguity of a dynamic, start-up environment or have the DNA to do so
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex interaction concepts and risks clearly and persuasively in a highly eng-driven environment
Bonus Points
Demonstrated ability to exploit vulnerabilities, e.g., winning or placing in Capture the Flags, 0-Days/CVEs, or conference talks on security research.
Experience with:
Reverse Engineering software using IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Frida, or other tools
Software or hardware development
Developing Systems Engineering requirements and verification statements
Attacking embedded, real-time, safety, or flight-critical systems
CAN, Automotive Ethernet, or other vehicle buses
Physical security assessments
Automotive systems, especially autonomous vehicles
Building, evaluating, designing, and shipping hardware products
Scaling Kubernetes and/or Google Cloud security best practices
At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $160,360 and $240,540 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.
At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Source: Nuro careers