Senior Security Engineer - Enterprise Security Engineering

Enterprise IT & Security Seattle, WA, Mountain View, CA, Bozeman, MT, San Francisco, CA Senior Security Engineer - Enterprise Security Engineering Who we are Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone. At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn . What we are looking for We're searching for a Senior Security Engineer to join our Enterprise Security Engineering team, reporting to the Technical Lead Manager of Security Engineering. Aurora is scaling its autonomous trucking operations, and the security foundations protecting our employees, devices, internal systems, and data need to scale with us. We're looking for an experienced security engineer with a strong generalist foundation across enterprise security — someone who can take a well-scoped project from design to implementation, write real automation in Python and Go, and contribute across multiple domains rather than owning one deeply. In this role you will Contribute to the design, implementation, and hardening of enterprise security controls across endpoint, identity, network, and data domains Help configure, tune, and maintain security platforms (EDR, IAM, DLP, PKI, email security) Write automation and tooling in Python and Go to reduce manual work across one or more of these domains Support device hardening and endpoint security baselines across macOS, Linux, and Windows Contribute to network security projects — segmentation, DNS security, VPN/Tailscale, 802.1x Assist with vulnerability management: triage, prioritization, and remediation tracking Participate in the team's on‑call rotation Partner with IT and Engineering on scoped security initiatives Required qualifications 7+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise/corporate security engineering — specifically employee‑facing systems, endpoints, identity, and internal infrastructure Working proficiency in Python and Go, used for real automation or tooling Hands‑on experience with multiple of the following, with working familiarity across the rest: EDR, IAM, DLP, email security, vulnerability management, network security, PKI OS security experience across Linux and macOS at minimum; some Windows exposure Ability to take a scoped project from requirements to shipped, with light guidance rather than close oversight Exposure to SIEM and detection pipelines (log queries, basic detection logic) Experience with Tailscale, 802.1x, or similar zero‑trust network access tooling Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault or another secrets/PKI platform Familiarity with cloud technologies and security (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) Familiarity with LLM‑based AI tools, including agentic workflows and MCP Industry standard security certifications such as Security+ or CISSP For roles based in Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA, and Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 per year. For roles based in Bozeman, MT: The salary range for this position is $146,000 - $234,000 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. Working at Aurora At 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 believe in‑person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom . Our commitment to safety At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best‑in‑class self‑driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long‑term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what. Our commitment to inclusion 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . 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