Senior Product Security Engineer

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in product security engineering
• Foundational knowledge of Automotive Cybersecurity (ISO21434/UNECE/NHTSA)
• Foundational knowledge of operating system security for Linux
• Foundational knowledge of the CWE Top 25
• Develop, document and execute structured processes and procedures around automotive cybersecurity
• Ability to write proficiently in C++, Golang and Python
• Ability to assess software and/or hardware components with and without full knowledge
• Ability to work well with other assessment members and engineering partners
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience 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 concepts
• Experience in vulnerability discovery and analysis, design review, and code-level security reviews
• Experience in, and technical knowledge of security engineering, computer and network security, authentication and security protocols, and applied cryptography.
• Experience with assessment, development, implementation, and documentation of a comprehensive and broad set of security technologies and processes

Desirable Qualifications:

• Relevant automotive cybersecurity work experience
• Relevant experience with Automotive Cybersecurity Frameworks (ISO21434/UNECE/NHTSA)
• Relevant work experience in offensive security, penetration testing or red teaming
• Experience implementing various Defense in Depth Strategies to address dynamic threats across various software and hardware stacks.
• Ability and desire to write production-quality code in C++, Golang, or Python
• Experience evaluating the security of software, hardware and services
• Foundational knowledge of embedded firmware security and hardware security, preferably in the robotics or automotive space
• 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

The base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 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.

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