Software Development Engineer - Security

Cupertino, California, United States

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200613529

Summary

Do you have a passion for developing secure and performant systems-level software? Come help us build next generation technologies supporting internet services at Apple. We design, develop, and deploy software which operates at scale and is foundational for some of our most important services, such as iCloud. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to participate in delivering some of the world's largest-scale cloud services and products. We are seeking an experienced software engineering manager to be part of maintaining and building a highly skilled team providing a layer underpinning consumer-facing applications, services, and products at Apple. The performance and security of the systems we build are critical. We typically interface directly to low-level Linux kernel interfaces, using asynchronous I/O and threads to distribute workload. Experience with systems languages such as C, C++, Go, Java, Swift, and/or Rust is valuable, as is familiarity with Unix-type operating systems and concepts.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining security for iCloud entities. You will be responsible for ensuring the team is on track, meeting set goals, and making adjustments based on data as needed. It is also expected that you will both drive and be a significant contributor to key technical and strategic decisions as they relate to the team's work.

Minimum Qualifications

10+ years of proven experience

A cross-section of solid understanding of Java, Swift, Rust, Go, and/or C/C++

Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the security domain, covering areas such as network security, software security, application security, data security, and security attack and defense.

Solid background in system and security technologies, including operating systems, distributed systems, cryptographic technology, authentication, and access control, etc.

Profound infrastructure and security architecture design capabilities; capable of integrating security requirements into system design based on business context and technical requirements with great maintainability and usability.

Understand the security architecture of cloud computing; be familiar with security solutions in public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud environments with a solid background in distributed architecture, microservice architecture, storage system load balancing, fault-tolerance mechanism, etc.

Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing secure software systems in complex and large scale enterprise environments, including security system development, security assessment, and security rectification/remediation

Exhibiting outstanding cross-team communication skills as iCloud is a complex and large organization. You must be capable of clearly expressing security requirements and solutions (to executive levels), and promoting the implementation of security measures.

Expertise with software security primitives and performance concepts, certificates, and Identity

Demonstrated skill and expertise with Unix-type operating systems

Preferred Qualifications

Effective project management abilities

BS 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.