We are a dedicated team of software engineers that work on security hardening across all of Apple’s operating systems. We focus on projects ranging from systems security and compliance automation to building next generation of security tooling.As a Software Engineer in Systems Security, you will gain hands-on experience securing a variety of low-level OS software. Your career development will be guided by training and mentorship in secure software development principles, security mitigation concepts, and cross-functional project execution. Your work will have a significant impact on the security of all of our users’ devices.As a result of the collective effort of dedicated 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.Our ideal candidate is able excel in a highly creative, self-motivated, and diversified, fast-paced environment.
Requires at least 7 years of relevant work experienceExpertise in more than one programming language - Shell, Python/Django, GolangExpertise with Unix(es) - Linux, AIX, Solaris, FreeBSDExperience in Agile development and secure SDLCSuperior organizational and communications skills
Each project will involve solving unique challenges while handling the following core responsibilities:- Design and develop core security and compliance automation solutions to allow Apple to grow in a secure fashion. These are automation tools and services that will:- Anticipate and prevent failures- Reduce signal to noise in alerts, monitoring, and tracking- Track, monitor, mitigate, and report- Contribute to the design of software security hardening projects- Implement project tests to cover relevant security properties, creating unit tests and collaborating with teams as necessary- Contribute to documentation and training materials required for partner teams to maintain security properties going forward. Communicate empathetically and effectively during all project phases. Interpersonal skills are key to this role, as your work will frequently involve other organizations as our representative
Apple’s most important resource, our soul, is our people. Apple benefits help further the well-being of our employees and their families in meaningful ways. No matter where you work at Apple, you can take advantage of our health and wellness resources and time-away programs. We’re proud to provide stock grants to employees at all levels of the company, and we also give employees the option to buy Apple stock at a discount — both offer everyone at Apple the chance to share in the company’s success. You’ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as programs that match your charitable contributions, reimburse you for continuing your education and give you special employee pricing on Apple products. Apple benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.
