Apps and Frameworks Software Engineer - Security

　　Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

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　　Summary

　　Posted:Jan 12, 2024

　　Role Number: 200533868

　　The SPEAR team in Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization is hiring an early career apps and frameworks software engineer with a drive to collaboratively improve the security of end user devices. SPEAR is a dedicated team of software engineers with a passion for user security. We work with teams across Apple to improve the security of our operating systems. We focus on high impact projects ranging from surgical adoptions of memory safety technologies to wholesale refactors that reorient key system components to protect the security of our users’ devices. Our work results in major improvements to the security of Apple’s apps and services without compromising the polished user experience over a billion users rely on every day. As an Apps and Frameworks Software Engineer in SPEAR, you will gain hands-on experience with a variety of OS technologies and frameworks. Your career development will be guided by training and mentorship in OS concepts, secure software development principles, and cross-functional project execution. Your work will have a significant impact on the security of all of our users’ devices. Through the collective efforts of talented 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.

　　Key Qualifications

　　Experience or coursework programming in an object-oriented programming language such as Swift, Objective-C, or C++ Understanding of system-level concepts including multi-threaded design, synchronization, and interprocess communication

　　Ability to reason about the security or robustness of application software

　　Understanding of how application software interacts with the operating system

　　Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics (verbal and written)

　　Enthusiasm to collaborate on challenging cross-functional projects

　　Description

　　Each project will involve solving unique challenges while handling the following core responsibilities: Gain familiarity with the design and implementation of existing codebases. Understand design of application, framework, or daemon security hardening projects such as memory safety technology adoption, mitigation deployment, sandboxing/isolation, or refactoring. Independently study background materials and leverage peer mentorship resources when necessary. Update existing software codebases as necessary to achieve project goals. Implement projects using the most appropriate language, potentially including Swift, Objective-C, or C++. Implement isolated unit tests to thoroughly exercise changes; incorporate feedback from QA engineers to improve project implementation and unit testing coverage. Contribute to documentation and training materials required for partner team to maintain changes going forward. Communicate effectively and empathetically during all project phases.

　　Education & Experience

　　Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

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　　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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.Apple Footer

　　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 (Opens in a new window) .

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　　Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .