Apple Information Security is responsible for protecting Apple's data in transit and at rest. Apple employees and partners are always moving information from one system to another, or storing it on a server or device. Our job is to make sure Apple's information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with an intuition for security who is not afraid to question assumptions. The ability to be results-driven and comfortable with dynamic requirements, as well as having excellent interpersonal and time management skills, are keys to success in this position.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with multi-functional partners both internal and external to Apple to build innovative security products. You will support the development of embedded systems designed to enhance Apple's security posture. You will be challenged to provide forward-thinking solutions to problems and to be a good teammate under deadline constraints. Show us your talent in this challenging, fun, and exciting environment. It's what makes us Apple.

Description

As an Engineer in Apple Information Security, you will:

Be designing, developing and deploying robust, scalable services and platforms that enable secure operations across the organization.

Stay up-to-date with emerging security research, technologies and methodologies.

Have experience performing root cause analysis to identify, understand, and address issues.

Support, tune, and perfect Apple's information security products for resiliency in hostile environments.

Be a teammate, a leader, a student, and a mentor.

Be challenged to work under pressure and with ambiguity.

Be adept at shifting directions and priorities.

Be detail-oriented and self-motivated.

Excellent at multitasking, organizing, and prioritizing complex projects to meet deadlines.

Cultivate your network by meeting new colleagues from across the business.

• Believe that automation, tooling and testing are critical parts of the software lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in system architecture development, including driver and firmware development.

Experience with developing and shipping high quality software products on iOS/macOS/tvOS.

Ability to comprehend hardware specs and schematics.

Programming background, in Swift, C, C++ or Objective-C.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong skills in common systems programming languages.

Understanding of operating system fundamentals.

Experience with framework and daemon development.

Experience with hardware and/or software development lifecycle processes.

Experience in continuous development practices (CI/CD, rollback, canaries, feature flags, etc.).

Understanding of the latest configuration management technologies, security issues, and protocols.

Understanding of authentication and authorization frameworks and protocols, e.g. OAuth/OpenID/SAML.

Working knowledge of network security and applied cryptography.

Ability to transition seamlessly to new technologies/frameworks.

Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code.

Ability to thrive in a self-directed, fast-paced environment, that is highly collaborative and multi-functional.

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical people across functional teams.

Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external collaborative relationships.

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 $172,100 and $258,600, 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.