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Apple

Platform and Frameworks Software Engineer, Security

3 weeks ago• Cupertino, CA
Viewed on February 1, 2026
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Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

• Size: 10000+ employees
• Industry: Technology, Information Technology, Software, Consumer Goods & Services

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The SPEAR team in Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is hiring a collaborative OS platform software engineer with a drive to improve the security of end user devices.

SPEAR is a dedicated team of software engineers with a passion for user security. We work with teams across Apple on targeted projects to improve the security of critical components of our operating systems. We focus on high impact projects ranging from surgical adoptions of memory safety technologies to wholesale refactors that reorient key system components to keep our users' devices secure. Our work results in major improvements to the security of Apple's apps and services without compromising the polished user experience over a billion users rely on every day.

As a Platform and Frameworks Software Engineer in SPEAR, you will work on collaborative projects with the maintainers of core operating system components to make meaningful and sustainable security improvements. You and your team will deliver well-designed, robust, and maintainable infrastructure and mitigations that eliminate whole classes of software vulnerabilities. Your team's accomplishments will dramatically accelerate progress on improving the security of our users' devices. Your work will help set the standard for cross-functional collaboration, thorough testing, and clear documentation.

Through the collective efforts of talented engineers like yourself, Apple's products are the most secure consumer devices on the market. Our mission is to continue to advance the state of the art of end user security. Our goal isn't simply to be the most secure: we're working to ensure the safety of every user's digital life, even against the most malicious and well-resourced adversaries.

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Each project will involve solving unique challenges while handling the following core responsibilities:

Efficiently gain familiarity with the design and implementation of existing codebases.

Contribute to design of application, framework/library, or daemon security hardening projects such as memory safety technology adoption, mitigation deployment, sandboxing/isolation, refactoring, and other approaches as necessary.

Update existing software codebases or create new codebases as necessary to achieve security goals.

Implement projects using the most appropriate language, potentially including Swift, Objective-C, or C++.

Adopt or update unit tests to thoroughly exercise changes; collaborate with QA engineers on functional testing.

Document changes and new architectural elements, creating training materials required for partner team to maintain changes going forward.

Communicate collaboratively and effectively during all project phases.

Preferred Qualifications:

While previous Swift experience is not required, candidates should have an interest in using Swift to improve the security of operating system libraries and services

Experience optimizing the runtime performance of system libraries or compute-intensive software

Minimum Qualifications:

Understanding of the foundations of a system programming language such as C, C++, Swift, or Rust

Understanding of system-level concepts including multi-threaded design, resource management, and how application software interacts with the operating system

Ability to reason about the security or robustness of application software

Ability to quickly get up to speed on new codebases and adjust your approach to meet the needs of diverse projects and requirements

Experience implementing software following object-oriented design principles

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics (verbal and written)

Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects

BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience/skills

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CAJob ID: apple-200592135-0836_rxr-660Employment Type: OTHERPosted: 2026-01-07T19:12:51Apply on company site

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