Security Engineer, Infrastructure
Nuro · Mountain View, California (HQ)
About this role
**Security Engineer, Infrastructure** **Who We Are** Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support applications ranging from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. **About the Role** As an Infrastructure Security Engineer, you will increase the security of Nuro’s core infrastructure used to develop and operate our autonomous delivery service. You’ll leverage your technical skills to create cross-functional strategic outcomes, evaluate and fix real and theoretical vulnerabilities with strong engineering judgment, and work closely with development teams to build systems. Your work directly supports the safety and security of the communities we operate in. As part of Nuro’s Security team, you’ll work on projects across security—from offensive testing to detection and response. **About the Work** - Assess and secure Nuro and protect user data. - Evaluate and verify engineering teams’ vulnerability remediations (e.g., PR review or other evaluations). - Design and build security tooling and infrastructure for Nuro engineers. - Design and implement core security infrastructure such as authentication/authorization systems, pipelines and automation for security incident detection and response, PKI, and more. **About You** - Expert in one or more core domains: secure use of public cloud, securing corporate networks and endpoints, or application security. - Software development skills (preferably Python, Go, or C++). - Startup DNA: demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity in a dynamic startup environment. - Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills—able to clearly and persuasively communicate complex risks and interactions in an engineering-driven environment. **Bonus Points** - Demonstrated ability to exploit vulnerabilities (e.g., CTF wins/placements, 0-days/CVEs, or conference talks on security research). - Experience with: - Reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare, Frida, or similar tools) - Software or hardware development - Systems engineering requirements and verification statements - Attacking embedded, real-time, safety, or flight-critical systems - CAN, Automotive Ethernet, or other vehicle buses - Physical security assessments - Automotive systems (especially autonomous vehicles) - Building/evaluating/designing/shipping hardware products - Scaling Kubernetes and/or Google Cloud security best practices. **Compensation & Benefits** Nuro base pay for this role is reasonably expected to be **$160,360–$240,540** (depending on experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills). The role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. **Equal Opportunity** Nuro celebrates differences and is committed to an inclusive workplace and psychological safety. Nuro is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
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