Staff Vehicle Security Software Engineer

Aurora Innovation Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora seeks a Staff Security Software Engineer to design and implement secure architectures for the onboard vehicle platform and cloud services. You will lead hands-on development of vehicle security systems, perform security reviews, and drive integration with partner teams across vehicle platforms and cloud infrastructure.

The role requires strong expertise in C++ and Golang, cryptographic best practices, and experience shaping security strategies.

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
• 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

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.
• 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

Skills

C++

Golang

Security engineering

Threat modeling

Code reviews

Unit tests

Integration tests

Cryptographic protocols

Cloud security

Infrastructure as code

Trusted Platform Modules

HSMs

Security architecture

Mentoring

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Fuzzers

Job description

Aurora seeks a Staff Security Software Engineer to design and implement secure architectures for the onboard vehicle platform and cloud services. You will lead hands-on development of vehicle security systems, perform security reviews, and drive integration with partner teams across vehicle platforms and cloud infrastructure.

The role requires strong expertise in C++ and Golang, cryptographic best practices, and experience shaping security strategies.