Vulnerability Research Manager

Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture team (SEAR) is seeking a Vulnerability Research Manager to join their extraordinary team of security researchers. This role focuses on securing low-level technologies such as the iOS and OS X kernel, boot ROMs, firmware, and hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience in dealing with complex systems and bringing ideas to the product level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying threats in advance and responding to critical issues as they arise
• Reverse engineering exploits and providing insightful analysis
• Creating innovative tools and consulting with other teams on hardware and software
• Auditing code and reviewing designs
• Securing systems by demonstrating how they can be broken

The role requires strong technical skills, particularly in designing embedded and µ-architecture systems with security in mind on macOS and iOS, with some exposure to the kernel. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for creating effective and pragmatic security technologies.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple's extraordinary products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The role involves working with a wide variety of teams and vendors, ensuring the security of more than a billion devices running the world's most sophisticated operating systems.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in implementation and architecture
• Strong security knowledge of advanced operating systems
• Management experience
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle principles
• Creative, critical, and independent thinking capabilities
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and growth
• Experience with kernel and operating systems internals

Education:

• Degree in Computer Science / Computer Electronics (or equivalent experience)

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including base pay, potential stock awards, and comprehensive benefits. Join Apple's team and contribute to safeguarding the security of millions of users worldwide.