Sr. Staff Application Security Engineer at Aurora Innovation
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
Who We AreAurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles
It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing
Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner
For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.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. Aurora’s Product Security team’s mission is to discover, mitigate, and prevent security risks in the software, hardware, and services developed by Aurora. Our team is responsible for ensuring the secure design and implementation of the technology built for the Aurora Driver as well as continually improving the assurance levels of security across all of Aurora’s Products. This team is also responsible for performing technical security assessments, threat modeling, security code reviews and vulnerability testing to highlight risk and help various engineering teams and partners to improve security. We work closely with engineers across Aurora as well as 3rd party partners to design and proactively integrate initiatives to enhance security across a wide variety of software or hardware domains and technology stacks
We are searching for an experienced Security Engineer with strong application security experience that is excited to lead and improve the overall application security posture for the autonomous vehicle platform to join us on this mission.In this role, you willPerform secure design reviews and threat modeling
Identify and prioritize risks, attack surfaces, and vulnerabilitiesPerform security code reviews of source code changes and advise developers on remediating vulnerabilities and following secure coding practicesPerform technical security assessments and reviews, research, uncover, and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers to drive architecture changesManage the vulnerability management process and program through triage, prioritization, tracking, remediation, and validation of vulnerabilities from audits, scans and external reportsEmploy techniques including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static and/or dynamic analysisConduct research to identify new and novel attack vectors against Aurora’s products and servicesReview, develop and document secure operational best practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and various internal and external partners Develop and manage a secure software development lifecycleDevelop and manage a bug bounty programResearch, recommend, and develop security tools and technologies to strengthen defenses against emerging threats and vulnerabilitiesWork with Engineering teams and OEMs to ensure successful security assurance of the Aurora Driver platform and servicesAdvocate, guide and mentor both security and non-security engineers to instill security best practices
through secure architecture, design, and developmentRequired QualificationsAbility and desire to write production-quality code in C++, Golang, or PythonFoundational knowledge of operating system security for LinuxFoundational knowledge of the CWE Top 25Ability to assess software and/or hardware components with and without full knowledgeAbility to work well with other assessment members and engineering partnersAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiencesExperience in one or more of the following: risk assessment, threat modeling, incident and emergency response, OS hardening, vulnerability management, pentesting, offensive security or cryptographic protocols and conceptsExperience in vulnerability discovery and analysis, design review, and code-level security reviewsExperience in, and technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and security protocols, and applied cryptographyExperience with assessment, development, implementation, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processesFamiliarity with automotive protocols and security standardsExperience in Security Assurance / Secure-SDLC processes in an agile / waterfall environmentExperience building and evaluating threat models / risk assessmentsExperience and ability to implement best practices related to cryptographic protocols, infrastructure and network securityMinimum 8 years of experience in a security-specific or security-adjacent industryMinimum 2 years of experience in the robotics or automotive industry or equivalentDesirable QualificationsRelevant work experience in offensive security, penetration testing or red teamingExperience implementing various Defense in Depth Strategies to address dynamic threats across various software and hardware stacksExperience evaluating the security of software, hardware and servicesFoundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive spaceFamiliarity with cloud security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-codeFamiliarity with Trusted Platform Modules, HSMs, and trusted bootA history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentationsThe base salary range for this position is $254k-$407K 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.#LI-SP1#Mid-SeniorWorking 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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration
Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way
Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. Safety is central to everything we do
Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way
We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation
To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website
We invite anyone using assistive technologies, such as a screen reader or Braille reader, to email us at
Please describe the accessibility problem and include a URL (if available).Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law
Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
One way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration
We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work
As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation
Learn more on our Culture Page.We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission
To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!
It underpins Aurora’s driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing
Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Continental, FedEx, Hirschbach, PACCAR, Ryder, Schneider, Toyota, Uber, Uber Freight, Volvo Trucks, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Werner
For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.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. Aurora’s Product Security team’s mission is to discover, mitigate, and prevent security risks in the software, hardware, and services developed by Aurora. Our team is responsible for ensuring the secure design and implementation of the technology built for the Aurora Driver as well as continually improving the assurance levels of security across all of Aurora’s Products. This team is also responsible for performing technical security assessments, threat modeling, security code reviews and vulnerability testing to highlight risk and help various engineering teams and partners to improve security. We work closely with engineers across Aurora as well as 3rd party partners to design and proactively integrate initiatives to enhance security across a wide variety of software or hardware domains and technology stacks
We are searching for an experienced Security Engineer with strong application security experience that is excited to lead and improve the overall application security posture for the autonomous vehicle platform to join us on this mission.In this role, you willPerform secure design reviews and threat modeling
Identify and prioritize risks, attack surfaces, and vulnerabilitiesPerform security code reviews of source code changes and advise developers on remediating vulnerabilities and following secure coding practicesPerform technical security assessments and reviews, research, uncover, and reproduce vulnerabilities, design secure protocols and systems, and write tests and fuzzers to drive architecture changesManage the vulnerability management process and program through triage, prioritization, tracking, remediation, and validation of vulnerabilities from audits, scans and external reportsEmploy techniques including reverse engineering, fuzzing, and static and/or dynamic analysisConduct research to identify new and novel attack vectors against Aurora’s products and servicesReview, develop and document secure operational best practices, and provide security guidance for engineers and various internal and external partners Develop and manage a secure software development lifecycleDevelop and manage a bug bounty programResearch, recommend, and develop security tools and technologies to strengthen defenses against emerging threats and vulnerabilitiesWork with Engineering teams and OEMs to ensure successful security assurance of the Aurora Driver platform and servicesAdvocate, guide and mentor both security and non-security engineers to instill security best practices
through secure architecture, design, and developmentRequired QualificationsAbility and desire to write production-quality code in C++, Golang, or PythonFoundational knowledge of operating system security for LinuxFoundational knowledge of the CWE Top 25Ability to assess software and/or hardware components with and without full knowledgeAbility to work well with other assessment members and engineering partnersAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiencesExperience in one or more of the following: risk assessment, threat modeling, incident and emergency response, OS hardening, vulnerability management, pentesting, offensive security or cryptographic protocols and conceptsExperience in vulnerability discovery and analysis, design review, and code-level security reviewsExperience in, and technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and security protocols, and applied cryptographyExperience with assessment, development, implementation, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processesFamiliarity with automotive protocols and security standardsExperience in Security Assurance / Secure-SDLC processes in an agile / waterfall environmentExperience building and evaluating threat models / risk assessmentsExperience and ability to implement best practices related to cryptographic protocols, infrastructure and network securityMinimum 8 years of experience in a security-specific or security-adjacent industryMinimum 2 years of experience in the robotics or automotive industry or equivalentDesirable QualificationsRelevant work experience in offensive security, penetration testing or red teamingExperience implementing various Defense in Depth Strategies to address dynamic threats across various software and hardware stacksExperience evaluating the security of software, hardware and servicesFoundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive spaceFamiliarity with cloud security (AWS) and infrastructure-as-codeFamiliarity with Trusted Platform Modules, HSMs, and trusted bootA history of giving back to the security industry via open source contributions, published papers, or conference presentationsThe base salary range for this position is $254k-$407K 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.#LI-SP1#Mid-SeniorWorking 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 have offices in several locations across the United States, where we encourage team and cross-functional collaboration
Aurora offers competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and additional healthcare support including medical transportation reimbursement, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
We empower our employees and their families with options to further their unique physical, mental, and financial well-being.Our Learning and Development offerings include Aurora Academy, where our people learn, develop, and practice the essential skills that drive Aurora’s mission, continually up-leveling our team along the way
Our Careers page provides insight into career opportunities at Aurora, and you can find all the latest news on our Blog. Safety is central to everything we do
Every employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way
We seek candidates who take active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization's long-term success by working safely — no matter what.We believe that self-driving technology has broad benefits – including increased access to transportation
To realize those benefits, we need a workforce with diverse experiences, insights, and perspectives — a workforce that reflects the communities our technology will serve.Aurora is committed to providing access to anyone who seeks information from our website
We invite anyone using assistive technologies, such as a screen reader or Braille reader, to email us at
careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech
if they experience difficulty using our websitePlease describe the accessibility problem and include a URL (if available).Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law
Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech
. For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject toAurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt Aurora, every employee is empowered to take an active role in building an inclusive, collaborative, and unified culture that leverages our diverse strengths, perspectives, and backgrounds. Transforming how the world moves people and goods involves seeking to understand backgrounds, insights, and lived experiences that differ from our ownOne way we accomplish that is with our 15 employee-led Aurora Unified Groups, which support diverse voices and drive inclusive collaboration
We believe that teamwork, belonging, and trust motivate and support our employees to do their best work
As our team grows, we strive to attract and retain exceptional talent that adds new perspectives and experiences and continues to drive innovation
Learn more on our Culture Page.We are committed to helping qualified military community members leverage their talents in service of our mission
To understand how your military experience aligns with career opportunities at Aurora, review your military job classification at MyNextMove.org and consider applying for open positions corresponding to your identified skills and experiences!
