We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the design and ensuring the robust security of our most critical applications and foundational infrastructure.
In this high-impact role, you will lead sophisticated threat modeling exercises, conduct comprehensive application security assessments, and perform advanced penetration testing that meticulously emulates real-world adversary tactics. Beyond assessments, you will drive innovation by developing tools to streamline threat modeling and proactively mitigate emerging risks across our vast ecosystem.

Our scope spans across Apple and includes customer-facing and internal corporate applications. Our team is primarily responsible for supporting highly critical foundational infrastructure and security services. We work cross-functionally with teams Apple-wide, providing security consulting services and driving new security initiatives. Our hardworking team of security professionals is key to our success.

Description:

As an Engineer in Apple Information Security, you will:

• Perform full-stack security architecture reviews, encompassing cloud-native and emerging technologies.

• Conduct manual application security testing and source code auditing across diverse technologies, providing clear and detailed risk assessments and remediation guidelines for developers and business owners.

• Conduct penetration testing targeting critical Apple data, services, and environments. Report underlying security issues and propose enhanced security protections.

• Conduct in-depth security research on the latest industry best practices, emerging trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and technology frameworks.

• Develop and disseminate comprehensive security guidelines, remediation guidance, and security technology baselines for common issues.

• Develop custom security tools, exploits, and products to improve threat modeling, application security reviews, and penetration testing capabilities.

• Research and develop tools to improve static analysis framework capabilities (e.g. accuracy, coverage, and efficiency of detections).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with offensive and automation tool development.

Experience with vulnerability scanning tools: network, SAST, and DAST.

Familiarity with testing services that employ AI/LLMs and the OWASP Top 10 for LLMs.

Experience leveraging AI/LLMs for security testing and automation.

Experience with one or more public cloud services (e.g. AWS, GCP, Ali Cloud).

Experience with Kubernetes and container security.

Experience with common authentication protocols (e.g. SAML, OIDC).

Minimum Qualifications:

Extensive experience in designing, reviewing, and implementing secure architectures for complex applications and infrastructure.

Extensive experience manually testing web applications and/or enterprise penetration testing.

Extensive experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python, PHP, Ruby) and a programming language (e.g. Java, Swift, C).

Proficiency in some form of UNIX.

You have the ability to explain basic networking concepts (routing, ACLs, load balancers, SSL/TLS, TCP) in order to provide application architecture feedback.

You have a background in web application development and/or code auditing.

You have strong verbal and written interpersonal skills.

You have a real passion for discovering and researching new vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques.

You are deeply accountable for your work.

You are upbeat, adaptable, and results-oriented with a positive attitude.

BS in Computer Engineering with specialization in Information Security or 4+ years of equivalent, hands-on information security experience in a large enterprise environments a plus.

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 .

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $258,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.