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# Staff Security Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aurora Corporation
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $171,000.0 - $303,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing Security, Code Review, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardware Security Module, Integrated Development Environments, Network Security, Open Source Technology, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Security Software, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, Golang
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8688154ab05435a9

## About the Role

* 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 8 years of development in a software engineering environment, * 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

## Description

We're searching for a 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.
 * 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