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.
We are seeking a hands-on IAM Engineer to support the technical execution of our modern identity ecosystem. You will be the primary "labor" engine responsible for implementing our newly licensed tools (Conductor One and Ping Directory). You will be working closely with the IAM Architect in this role.
We’ve moved past the basics; our stack is built on Zero Trust principles, featuring SPIRE, Open Policy Agent (OPA), and a custom-built group management engine. You will own the full IAM lifecycle, evolving our existing infrastructure into a scalable, modern ecosystem that serves as a competitive advantage for our operations.
In this role you will
- Platform Implementation: Complete baseline environment configuration for Ping Directory and Conductor One across Dev and Prod tiers.
- Workforce Automation: Integrate HRIS (Workday) with the IGA platform to automate Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes.
- Technical Connectivity: Build and validate production-ready connectors for the core ecosystem, including Okta, AWS, Google, Slack, and Squad.
- Compliance Hardening: Deploy "Justify or Revoke" workflows and automated reporting to support SOX/ISO privileged access reviews.
- Identity Isolation: Execute the migration of Workforce and Service identities to Ping Directory.
- Operational Readiness: Define technical test plans, draft formal procedural documentation for audits, and create system runbooks for the permanent operations team.
Your primary focus will be the build, deployment, and configuration of the core IAM platform.
Required qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years in Information Security, with at least 2 years specifically focused on implementing IAM solutions in large enterprise environments.
- Identity Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of at least one major Cloud Identity Provider (AWS IAM, Azure) and core protocols including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SCIM, and LDAP.
- Modern Principles: Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and access models such as RBAC, ABAC, and PBAC.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to develop code in either Python or Go.
Desirable qualifications
- Identity Providers: Experience with integration patterns with IdPs such as Okta, Auth0 or Microsoft Entra ID.
- IGA/PAM: Experience with Conductor One, SailPoint, Saviynt or similar platforms.
- Directory Services: Hands-on experience with Ping Directory or similar LDAP solutions. Including monitoring for performance and fine-tuning CPU, Memory and Storage.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure and security concepts. Comfortable with Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) such as Terraform and Helm and CI/CD platforms such as ArgoCD.
- API Security: Experience protecting APIs using OAuth scopes and claims.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and performance issues across the IAM stack.
The base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $211,500 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].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Information Security
- At least 4 years focused on architecting and implementing IAM solutions in a large enterprise
- Expert-level knowledge of at least one major Cloud Identity Provider (e.g., Azure, AWS IAM) and/or a CIAM platform
- Deep understanding of SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SCIM, and LDAP
- Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) such as SailPoint, Saviynt, Conductor One or similar
- Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) such as CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, Delinea or similar
- Experience implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) including FIDO2/WebAuthn or biometric solutions
- Experience with API security, protecting APIs using OAuth scopes and claims
- Experience with Zero Trust principles, including SPIRE and Open Policy Agent (OPA)
- Experience with role engineering, RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, and segregation of duties enforcement
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills and ability to produce clear architecture documentation
- Proven ability to lead complex IAM solutions from concept to production
- Ability to influence and collaborate with other business areas
Aurora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurora and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurora.
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Healthcare Strength — A broad set of medical plan options with dental and vision, plus company‑paid life and disability, signals strong healthcare support. Mental wellness access, including coaching and therapy sessions, further strengthens the offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation for salaried employees, 12 paid holidays, and reasonable sick time indicate generous time‑off provisions. Some roles also accrue substantial vacation days annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑forming reimbursement demonstrate meaningful support for growing families. Coverage for adoption, surrogacy, egg freezing, and genetic testing extends support beyond standard plans.
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What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit. Aurora hires people who want to build the future of transportation. Join us!
