Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)

Aurora Innovation
Pittsburgh, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior security engineers comfortable with both vehicle and cloud security architectures, requiring hands-on C++ and Golang expertise in a hybrid work environment.

Best fit for

  • Experienced security architects who can lead both design and implementation.
    — “Lead the implementation (hands on) of Aurora’s vehicle security systems
  • Candidates with 10+ years in software engineering who mentor teams.
    — “Minimum 10 years of development in a software engineering environment
  • Security specialists familiar with cryptographic protocols and network security.
    — “Familiarity with and Ability to implement best practices related to cryptographic protocols

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work requires 3 days/week in-office in Pittsburgh.
    — “we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week
  • Must collaborate with OEMs on vehicle security integration.
    — “Work with Vehicle Platform partners and OEMs and ensure successful security integration

How to stand out

  • Highlight contributions to security industry via papers or open source.
    — “A history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions
  • Showcase embedded firmware security experience in automotive contexts.
    — “Foundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive space
  • Demonstrate AWS cloud security and infrastructure-as-code proficiency.
    — “Familiarity with cloud security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-code
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • secure design and implementation of technology
  • successful integration of security capabilities
  • mentoring both security and non-security engineers
Typical background
10+ years of software engineering experience2+ years in security-specific or security-adjacent industry

Skills & requirements

Required

C++GoCryptographic ProtocolsNetwork SecurityCloud SecurityEmbedded Firmware Security

Preferred

FuzzersTrusted Platform ModulesHsmsTrusted Boot

Stack & domain

C++GoCryptographic ProtocolsInfrastructure And Network SecurityCloud Security (aws)Trusted Platform ModulesHsmsTrusted BootCommunicationSecuritySoftware ArchitectureDevelopment

About the role

Original posting from Aurora Innovation

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 LinkedIn.

 

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 Senior 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 platform.

In 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 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 

Required qualifications

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 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 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

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. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Working at Aurora

At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.

We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.

Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.

Our commitment to safety

At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.

Our commitment to inclusion

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their 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. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 

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Source: Aurora Innovation careers

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