Manager, Security Developer Tools

Summary

Apple’s static program analysis tools help millions of developers inside and outside of Apple find, fix, and prevent security and stability bugs. We are looking for a manager with a background in compilers or static analysis to lead a team responsible for building tools and compiler features to eliminate entire classes of security vulnerabilities. Working with some of the best compiler, security, and operating system engineers in the world, this role will require hands-on management. It will involve developing compiler-security features, mentoring engineers, growing the team by hiring, and partnering with operating system, security, and hardware teams to improve the security and reliability of software in the Apple ecosystem. We value communication skills, integrity, and creativity, and aspire to build diverse, balanced and dynamic teams.

Description

In this role your primary responsibility will be to manage and support a small team of deeply technical compiler and static analysis engineers who ship tools to find and fix software bugs. This team collaborates closely with operating systems engineers, security engineers, and language designers to improve the security and stability of C, C++, Objective-C, and Swift codebases in Apple’s platform and ecosystem. The team develops and maintains static analysis tools to find bugs, creates new security-oriented compiler warnings, and builds tooling to help projects modernize their codebases to adopt best practices for security and stability. We are active contributors to the Clang/LLVM open source community. In your engineering manager role you will: * Lead and manage a team of innovative static analysis and compiler engineers to create developer tools with millions of users * Develop and execute on a roadmap to build tools to continually improve the security of Apple’s operating system software stack, including user space, kernel, and firmware environments. * Work with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and deliver high-quality software features for our tools and operating systems. * Work closely with Apple’s IDE and CI teams to integrate our tools and design a great overall developer experience. * Strengthen the team by hiring and developing top engineering talent. * Help grow a strong open-source Clang/LLVM community centered around our tools. Here you’ll find that that we: * Have a peaceful work environment where you can choose when to socialize and when to focus. * Provide technical guidance, software architectural review, and mentorship. * Have an encouraging and growth-focused workplace culture. * Encourage you to use accrued vacation time and maintain a healthy work-life balance. * Offer excellent benefits.

Key Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading a technical team and collaborating across organizational boundaries
• Experience with compiler development or with development of program analysis or refactoring tools
• An interest in working on bug-finding tools and specifically static analysis for for C, C++, Objective-C and Swift
• Experience hiring engineers and technical leaders and helping grow their careers
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent software engineering, testing, and debugging ability

Education & Experience

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

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 $190,700 and $329,600, 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.