Senior Staff Software Engineer (Security)
Aurora InnovationSeattle, Washington, United States
Posted May 19, 2026
212000 - 307000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Aurora is a self-driving technology company that operates with integrity, sets outrageous goals, and builds a culture where we win together.
Job Description
Aurora is seeking a Senior Staff Security Software Engineer to design and implement secure systems for its autonomous vehicle platform.
Requirements
- 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 10 years of development in a software engineering environment
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Benefits