The role is for an engineer in Apple's Trusted Execution team within the Security Engineering and Architecture organization. This team focuses on developing technologies that enhance user safety while using Apple products. The engineer will work on the entire system, from CPU features to applications, and will be responsible for defining and implementing new security technologies. The position requires collaboration with various teams to improve security and drive the adoption of innovative security methods.

• 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a Systems Programming or Kernel Development role
• Strong understanding of operating systems internals
• Industry knowledge of OS security and applied cryptography including PKI and Public Key Signatures
• Excellent C and Systems programming skills including secure development practices
• Experience with at least one constrained runtime environment such as system boot or embedded OS
• Ability to critically analyze security properties of a system via a threat model
• Excellent collaboration skills

• Help define the security properties and architecture for the next-generation operating system
• Design and implement new approaches to securing device boot flow and authenticating OS assets
• Develop methods for code signing, execution monitoring, and malware mitigation
• Collaborate with other parts of Apple on technologies to improve security
• Provide architectural mentorship to teams lacking resident security expertise
• Create and quickly bring to market new security methods and technologies

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.