Software Development Engineer - Security

The Core Platform team within Apple's CoreOS organization brings Apple's iPhone, iPad, iWatch, Mac, and Home products to life. The ROMs and firmware we develop are at the foundation our devices' security. We are looking for a motivated software engineer to bring our firmware security to the next level. Your work will have a real impact on Apple products and features, from the software down to the silicon.

As an Apple employee, you'll be part of a company whose commitment to user privacy is at the heart of everything we do. You'll be surrounded by the most creative, passionate, and talented engineers in the industry, constantly being challenged to go beyond the norm to find new, innovative ways of solving problems and to make devices safer and secure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement security patches with Product & System Security teams
• Drive software/hardware security roadmap across Apple platforms
• Conduct security audits and implement critical patches
• Develop automated security testing tools
• Enhance firmware security architecture
• Deploy embedded security mitigations
• Extend secure boot technologies
• Collaborate on security testing and vulnerability detection

Required Skills:

• Deep knowledge of embedded security
• Understanding of vulnerabilities and mitigations
• Experience with secure boot and cryptography
• Secure coding expertise
• Hardware/software security background
• Modern processor architecture knowledge
• Security exploit expertise
• Kernel programming experience

This role offers competitive compensation ($175,800-$264,200) plus equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on security features that protect millions of Apple users worldwide. Join us in pushing the boundaries of device security and privacy.