Senior Software Assurance Engineer

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

Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. 

We are searching for a Senior Software Assurance Engineer on the Safety Case and Quality Management team who is a technical leader and go-to expert for Aurora’s Software Assurance. You will leverage deep expertise to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of our software processes, ensuring conformance with ASPICE, ISO 26262 and other industry standards.

Your insights will drive Aurora’s software process adherence, deficiency management, and quality reporting, forming the backbone of our software assurance program. The role requires a strong background in software assurance, audit, assessment and root cause analysis. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders across Safety, Engineering, Operations, and Product to ensure the Aurora Driver is developed and deployed in accordance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and Aurora’s internal quality standards.

In this role, you will

• Drive development, documentation, and refinement of software processes, ensuring they are aligned with ASPICE, ISO 26262, and other relevant standards requirements.

• Plan and execute internal audits across requirements, architecture, and test processes for ASPICE and ISO 26262 conformance.

• Own the audit findings register; drive systemic corrective action closure and escalate unresolved non-conformances to leadership with recommended disposition.

• Develop, automate, and maintain reports for our Software Quality Performance Metrics.

• Drive the execution and continuous improvement of the Software Quality Deficiency Management process, ensuring all non-conformances are systematically tracked and resolved.

• Lead and facilitate rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis for critical quality issues and verification escapes, evaluating corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Author and present technical quality analyses, audit reports, and process improvements to internal engineering teams and leadership.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent applicable technical experience.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in software quality assurance, quality engineering, or QMS process management.

• Demonstrated experience in a safety-critical domain (e.g., automotive, aerospace, robotics, medical devices).

• Strong understanding of Software Quality Management Systems; deep command of ASPICE and working knowledge of ISO 26262-Part 6.

• Proven, hands-on experience in conducting process audits and leading structured root cause analysis.

• Adept at querying, analyzing, and visualizing data to track and report on quality metrics.

• Proficient in tools such as Jira and Confluence for deficiency management and documentation.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information to various audiences.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to provide guidance and mentorship.

• Ability to work independently, as part of a cross-functional team, or as a project lead.

 Desirable Qualifications 

• Advanced degree in a relevant technical field.

• Familiarity with UL 4600 (autonomous systems safety) and ISO/SAE 21434 (cybersecurity) as complementary standards to ASPICE and ISO 26262.

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama).

• Experience with AWS (e.g., QuickSight, S3, Lambda) for building quality metrics infrastructure.

• Experience in developing process and training materials.

• Experience supporting quality processes during a product’s transition from development to commercial deployment in a safety-critical environment.

For roles based in Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $260,000 per year.

For roles based in Pittsburgh, PA: 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 [email protected].

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