Senior Functional Safety Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026.
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’re searching for a Senior Functional Safety Engineer. This person will report to the Tech Lead Manager of the Functional Safety Engineering Organization. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the development of safe and reliable software for our self-driving systems, and is within our Software Systems and Safety Engineering group. This group is responsible for the engineering work to satisfy the safety case for Aurora Self Driving Technology. Our team is responsible for understanding the functionality of the full stack and helping to define the functional safety concept for all aspects of fault management.
In this role you will
Contribute to functional safety for the autonomous vehicle software. Perform safety analysis of system products to identify design and architectural vulnerabilities. Derive from the analysis of technical and software safety requirements for safety critical software subsystems to ensure the safety of the self-driving vehicle in the presence of faults. This position requires excellent written and oral communication proficiency in conjunction with organization skills necessary to maintain focus and achieve consensus within diverse multi-disciplined teams. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and able to execute functional safety processes with guidance and clear instructions, and perform in a collaborative environment.
Required qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning or equivalent field
Minimum 3+ years of experience working as a systems engineer, safety engineer or software engineer for a safety-critical product
Experience performing safety-oriented analysis at the software architectural level
Experience conducting design trade studies and formulating design proposals
Experience establishing and executing software development best practices
Proven track record of successfully working with large, complex teams in a results-driven environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving priorities
Desirable qualifications
Proficiency in one of Python, C or C++
Experience with complex robotics or autonomous systems
Experience with Machine Learning
Experience leading a technical area
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 or Software Functional Safety development
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, Aurorans are expected to work from the office at least 3 days per week, with some roles requiring more frequent in-office presence, up to 5 days per week, based on operational needs.
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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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