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# Software Engineer II (Security)

- **Company:** Aurora Innovation, Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Cyber Security, Cloud Services, Security Software, Integration Tests, Production Code, Golang
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/software-engineer-ii-security-mountain-view-ca-usa-58818621

## About the Role

for secure release processes for Aurora products Tasks * 2+ years of industry experience * Proficiency in production-quality C++ and Golang * Ability to work effectively with other software engineers and communicate to technical and non-technical audiences * Translate product requirements into code independently * Write high-quality production code, unit tests, and integration tests Key requirements * annual bonus * equity compensation * benefits * hybrid work environment * in-office 3 days per week * competitive salary ranges by location

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Security Software Engineer II at Aurora, you design and implement security components for the onboard vehicle platform and cloud services. You contribute to security architecture, threat modeling, and secure release practices, while building new security frameworks for our autonomous vehicle platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to review architectures and embed robust security throughout the stack. Your work helps enable safe, scalable, and accessible autonomous mobility. This role offers a meaningful impact on the safety and security of our self-driving technology. Compensation / Benefits * Design and develop new security components for the autonomous vehicle platform * Embed security components within autonomy and infrastructure frameworks * Collaborate with partner teams on architectural design reviews for software, hardware, and services * Contribute to security architectural strategy, threat modeling, and security code reviews * Support secure release processes for Aurora products Tasks * 2+ years of industry experience * Proficiency in production-quality C++ and Golang * Ability to work effectively with other software engineers and communicate to technical and non-technical audiences * Translate product requirements into code independently * Write high-quality production code, unit tests, and integration tests Key requirements * annual bonus * equity compensation * benefits * hybrid work environment * in-office 3 days per week * competitive salary ranges by location


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