Job description
In this role, you will work within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in AI-powered features and agentic systems across Apple platforms. You will collaborate with a team of world-class offensive security researchers to enhance the security posture of Apple products. The focus will be on conducting offensive research into AI-specific attack classes and developing capabilities to counteract potential adversarial exploits. This position is critical in shaping the future of intelligent platforms used by billions of users.
Requirements
- Solid grounding in common vulnerability classes such as memory corruption and logic flaws.
- Proven experience in security research, vulnerability discovery, or offensive security.
- Strong understanding of modern AI/LLM systems and their failure modes.
- Experience applying AI/ML tools to automate or augment security research workflows.
- Familiarity with prompt injection techniques and model manipulation strategies.
- Experience with reverse engineering and low-level systems.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages including Python, C/C++, Swift, or Objective-C.
- Familiarity with Apple platforms such as iOS and macOS.
Responsibilities
- Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in AI-powered features and agentic systems.
- Conduct offensive research into AI-specific attack classes.
- Build offensive capabilities against autonomous systems.
- Anticipate how adversaries may exploit AI-enabled systems.
- Collaborate with a team of offensive security researchers to enhance security measures.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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