Platform Architect - Security

At Apple, we strive to do our life's best work by building a seamless ecosystem across tightly integrated hardware, software, and services. The Platform Architecture group is at the forefront of defining, designing and connecting this ecosystem. PA-Security group is a team of engineers dedicated to securing the world's most advanced consumer devices that are trusted for protecting individual privacy and storing personal data, while providing the highest quality user experience.

As a Platform Architect - Security, you will:

• Identify and define platform level security requirements for new products
• Define and maintain device-level security policies across multiple environments for existing products
• Drive adoption of platform level security architectures incorporating hardware, software, and server elements
• Lead cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle
• Collaborate with security architects and researchers across Apple
• Develop threat models and associated security architectures
• Design balanced and novel mitigations in creative collaboration with product and engineering teams
• Develop detailed system-level specifications
• Drive security requirements and architecture into custom silicon designed through external vendors
• Champion adoption of industry-leading security technologies across multiple product categories
• Identify emerging threats and drive architecture evolution

This high-visibility role offers the opportunity to ensure millions of customers worldwide can confidently trust the devices they use every day. You'll work at the forefront of security technology, collaborating with iconic product and engineering teams to elevate the overall security profile of Apple's SOCs, devices, and factories.

Requirements:

• BS + 20 years of relevant industry experience (MS or PhD + 7 years preferred)
• Knowledge of basic cryptographic principles
• Experience in threat modeling system designs spanning software, hardware, and system designs
• Ability to communicate highly technical details to a non-technical audience
• Programming and/or auditing experience with Python, C, and Unix shell scripting
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., WiFi, BT, UWB)
• Ability to review system design and schematics for security concerns
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives

Apple offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, potential for bonuses or commission payments, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Join Apple to work on cutting-edge security technologies and make a significant impact on the privacy and security of millions of users worldwide.