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# Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)

- **Company:** Aurora Innovation, Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Software Debugging, Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Software Engineering, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, Enterprise Integration, Golang
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-staff-software-engineer-security-mountain-view-ca-usa-58818208

## About the Role

and practical experience * Production-quality code in C++ and Golang * Strong collaboration and communication with technical and non-technical audiences * Translate product requirements into code independently * Write high-quality production code with unit and integration tests * Debug across module boundaries * Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, infrastructure and network security best practices * Ability to lead a team and manage projects cross-functionally * Minimum 2 years in security-specific or security-adjacent industry * Minimum 10 years of software development experience Key requirements * annual bonus * equity compensation * health and benefits * flexible/hybrid work environment * paid time off * career development opportunities

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will help design and build security for Aurora's autonomous vehicle and cloud platforms, ensuring safety and reliability across systems. You will lead hands-on implementation, architect security solutions, and drive secure integration with partners and OEMs. You'll mentor engineers and align security work with product goals, contributing to a safer mobility ecosystem. This is a high-impact, cross-functional position at the core of Aurora's security strategy and vehicle platform. Compensation / Benefits * Design and architect systems that meet Aurora's security goals within the Safety Case * Lead hands-on implementation of vehicle and cloud security systems * Drive successful integration of security capabilities with partner teams * Collaborate with Vehicle Platform partners and OEMs to ensure secure integration on the Aurora Driver platform * Guide and mentor both security and non-security engineers Tasks * BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience * Production-quality code in C++ and Golang * Strong collaboration and communication with technical and non-technical audiences * Translate product requirements into code independently * Write high-quality production code with unit and integration tests * Debug across module boundaries * Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, infrastructure and network security best practices * Ability to lead a team and manage projects cross-functionally * Minimum 2 years in security-specific or security-adjacent industry * Minimum 10 years of software development experience Key requirements * annual bonus * equity compensation * health and benefits * flexible/hybrid work environment * paid time off * career development opportunities


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