Full-Time

Staff Security Operations Engineer

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Aurora Innovation

Aurora Innovation

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops self-driving technology for vehicles

Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$220k - $352kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • Experience building a mature Security Operations program
  • Experience with cybersecurity incident response investigations and management
  • Experience triaging and investigating cybersecurity alerts
  • Experience with SIEM, EDR and log analysis
  • Experience developing tools to optimize and automate response processes
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with proven ability to communicate clearly with all leadership levels
  • Experience with Python
Responsibilities
  • Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats across Aurora systems and networks
  • Continuously improve cybersecurity response operations
  • Develop Security Operations learning and development materials
  • Grow the presence and thought leadership of Security Operations
  • Define, implement and track Security Operations KPIs
  • Participate in on-call rotation for incident response and escalations
  • Prepare and present Security Operations vision and strategy for Security leadership
  • Automate Security Operations process

Aurora Innovation develops self-driving technology, with its main product, the Aurora Driver, designed to enable vehicles to transport people and goods autonomously. The company collaborates with logistics providers and vehicle manufacturers to license its technology, generating revenue through ongoing support and updates. Aurora's advanced sensor system, including FirstLight Lidar, sets it apart from competitors by offering superior detection capabilities. The goal is to enhance safety and accessibility in transportation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Aurora's partnerships with industry giants like Volvo and Continental highlight its strong market position and potential for large-scale deployment.
  • The company's focus on safety and rigorous testing protocols make it a trusted name in the autonomous vehicle sector.
  • Aurora's planned launch of fully driverless trucks in Texas by the end of the year indicates imminent commercial success and market penetration.

What critics are saying

  • The autonomous vehicle market is highly competitive, with major players like Mobileye and Gatik posing significant challenges.
  • Delays in regulatory approvals or technological setbacks could hinder Aurora's commercialization timeline.

What makes Aurora Innovation unique

  • Aurora's FirstLight Lidar technology offers superior range and speed in detecting surroundings, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The Virtual Testing Suite allows for extensive off-road testing, ensuring robustness and reliability before deployment, a feature not commonly found in the industry.
  • Aurora's collaborative approach with logistics providers, ridesharing networks, and vehicle manufacturers accelerates the commercialization of self-driving technology, unlike competitors who may operate in silos.

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Benefits

Medical, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid leave

Vacation, Holidays & Sick Time

LinkedIn Learning

Aurora Academy

401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Food

PerkSpot

Working from Home Support

Emotional & Physical Wellness

Employee Assistance Program