Secure Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Apple is a technology company that creates the world's most advanced consumer devices and computing systems.
$180,000 - $300,000
Security
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Secure Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Apple's Platform Architecture group is seeking a Secure Systems Engineer to join their team responsible for connecting hardware, software, and servers into a unified system. This role focuses on securing the world's most advanced consumer devices and maintaining the trust of millions of customers. As a Secure Systems Engineer, you'll define architecture and oversee distributed web services that manage security policy across Apple products' lifecycle - from development to operation.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of experience who can lead cross-functional initiatives and provide architectural guidance in security matters. You'll work with various teams including Infrastructure, Privacy, Safety, Service, Manufacturing, Software, and Product Development to resolve system-level security issues.

Key responsibilities include developing threat models, defining security architectures for new Apple products, creating detailed system specifications, and driving security requirements into web application services. The role demands strong technical expertise in security principles, cryptography, and web services architecture, combined with excellent communication skills.

This is an opportunity to directly impact the security of Apple's product ecosystem, working with cutting-edge technology and collaborating with world-class teams. The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth in security architecture and the ability to lead and influence across organizational boundaries.

If you're passionate about security, have a strong technical background, and want to help protect millions of users' data while working on innovative products, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact at one of the world's leading technology companies.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Secure Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

  • Lead cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle
  • Identify emerging threats, develop threat models, and define security architectures
  • Develop detailed system-level specifications
  • Drive security requirements and architecture into web application services
  • Champion adoption of security technologies across multiple product categories

Requirements For Secure Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture

Python
Go
Linux
  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience in designing, developing, and deploying backend web services including API design or scalable infrastructures
  • Experience with common programming languages such as Python, Go or C/C++
  • Experience in implementing and managing DevOps practices
  • Masters in EE/CE (preferred)
  • Knowledge of basic cryptographic principles
  • Familiarity with HSM-based security applications and/or data center management

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