Summary
Posted: Oct 4, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200568937
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.
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Description
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.
- Experience in more than one programming language - Shell, Python/Django, Go, etc.
- Experience with Unix(es)
- Background in Agile development and secure SDLC
- Superior organizational and communications skills
- Enthusiasm to collaborate on challenging cross-functional projects
Preferred Qualifications
- BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or equivalent experience/skills
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- 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.