Software Engineer II (Security)

Aurora Innovation$139K — $201K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • Proficient in writing production-quality code in C++ and Golang
  • Effective collaboration with technical teams
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
  • Ability to independently translate product requirements into code
  • Experience in writing high-quality production code, unit tests, and integration tests

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new security components for the autonomous vehicle platform
  • Build and embed security components within autonomy and infrastructure frameworks
  • Collaborate with partner teams for architectural design reviews of software, hardware, and services
  • Participate in security architectural strategy sessions
  • Review and propose threat models and security code
  • Conduct release-security evaluations for products

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment requiring at least 3 days in-office per week
  • Commitment to employee safety and involvement in safety initiatives
  • Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a talented team
  • Participation in a culture that prioritizes integrity and teamwork
Full Job Description
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 Security Software Engineer IIThis is a software development position who will implement software to achieve Aurora security goals. 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 and develop new security components for our autonomous vehicle platform
  • Build and embed security components within autonomy frameworks and infrastructure frameworks
  • Work with partner teams to perform architectural design reviews of software, hardware, and services

Required qualifications
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2+ years of industry 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

Desirable qualifications
  • Consider whether experience in your industry or functional area would be helpful, even if not required.Familiar with C++17 and STL/golang
  • Understand and explain autonomous vehicle security concepts
  • Able to learn and create new C++ frameworks
  • Translate product requirements into code independently
  • Able to write high quality production code, unit tests, integration tests

The base salary range for this position is $139,000 - $201,500 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 AuroraAt 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.

About Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation is a technology company that develops self-driving car technology. The company was founded in 2017 by a team of experts in the field of autonomous vehicles, including former executives from Google, Tesla, and Uber. Aurora's technology is designed to enable vehicles to operate safely and efficiently in a variety of driving conditions, and the company has partnerships with a number of major automakers, including Volkswagen and Hyundai. Aurora is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Aurora Innovation
Size
600 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
NASDAQ

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