Senior Security Software Engineer

Summary

Posted:Apr 15, 2025

Weekly Hours:40

Role Number:200599712

The Apple Services Engineering Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, Music, Siri, and the App Store). As part of the ASE Security team, you will help manage the security needs of Apple’s services around the world. You will build the tools and services that help protect our customers data in Apple infrastructure. We are looking for a Senior Security Software Engineer who will play an important role in helping us build an inventory of all the software components used throughout our services, and help us understand how to address risks across the company. You’ll play a meaningful role in ensuring the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world!

Description

This is a highly collaborative role where you will be working with teams across the Security and SDLC organizations to integrate tools that facilitate the creation of a software inventory for Apple. You will be accountable for producing quality tools and supporting the organization in their use. Your everyday activities will include designing code, testing, estimating, fixing, and deploying security tools and features, as well as supporting partner teams in understanding, integrating and resolving issues with the tools. You will also contribute to designing Apple’s strategy for secure use of Open Source.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in security engineering
• Proficiency in Golang
• Solid software engineering skillset, including design patterns, testing, debugging, etc.
• Proficient with at least 2 of: Gradle, Bazel, Go Modules, Swift Package Manager, Pip
• Knowledge of Open Container Initiative (OCI) Image concepts
• Experience operating Linux and macOS, and scripting languages like Bash
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Experience working with Software Bill of Material standards such as CycloneDX or SPDX
• Experience working with Software Bill of Material tools such as cdxgen and syft
• Experience working with the Package URL (purl) standard
• Proficiency in Java and/or Swift
• Proficiency with AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency with OpenSearch and/or ElasticSearch
• Knowledge of telemetry concepts & standards (OpenTelemetry, Sentry, etc.)
• Knowledge of Software-as-as-Service (SaaS) concepts such as Feature Flags
• Knowledge of CI/CD best practices and principles
• Experience working with vulnerability databases such as NVD, OSV, etc.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.