Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Aurora InnovationSan Francisco, California$162k – $235kPosted 29 April 2026
Job Description
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 Cloud Security Engineer . You will be part of the Cloud Security engineering team dedicated to building resilient, automated security systems at scale.
Cloud security collaborates with infrastructure and application teams closely. The areas we cover are infrastructure security, workload security, and CI/CD hardening.
Our team is dedicated to building resilient, automated systems at scale. We take a hybrid approach to our toolkit: we utilize the best of open-source (OPA, Trivy, Spire) and COTS products, while still writing custom code to automate workflows and harden our global digital integrity. You’ll help us strike the perfect balance between leveraging existing solutions and building custom ones from the ground up.
In this role you will
Secure Aurora’s cloud environment in the areas of but not limited to:
Manage IAM roles and policies
Enforce security controls
Construct security boundaries for resources and services
Provide security guidance involving Cloud and Kubernetes
Create automation to solve security problems at the root
Design, build, and configure security infrastructure clouds such as like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Manage the security posture of workloads deployed on Kubernetes environments
Required qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in security engineering
Understanding of fundamental security concepts such as Authentication, Authorization, Zero-Trust, and their application to cloud native infrastructure and applications.
Hands-on experience in securing cloud and Kubernetes environments. Experience with Kubernetes admission controllers, vulnerability management, supply-chain security, network security, and use of mTLS and PKI to secure infrastructure.
Ability to design and implement security controls for Kubernetes, including strong knowledge of authorization models, admission controllers, and security best practices.
Understanding of modern Identity and Access Management (IAM) standards and technologies such as OAuth2/OIDC, SAML.
Proficiency in at least one modern programming/scripting language (e.g., Python or Go) for building security automation.
Experience writing and using Terraform.
Desirable qualifications
Deep fundamental understanding of enterprise-level network security, operating system (Linux), Kubernetes, CI/CD, and application security principles.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001).
Familiarity with machine identity frameworks like SPIFFE/SPIRE, mTLS or equivalent.
The base salary range for this position is $162,000 - $235,000 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 lea ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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