In this role, you will be part of Apple's Platform Architecture group, focusing on securing advanced consumer devices. You will define the architecture and oversee the operation of distributed web services that enforce security policies for Apple products. The team is dedicated to maintaining user trust by continuously improving security measures. You will collaborate with engineers and architects across various disciplines to enhance the security of Apple's offerings.

• BS in EE/CE/CS or a related relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with secure boot and establishing hardware roots of trust.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying secure web services and scalable infrastructure for highly available applications.
• Experience with common programming languages such as Python, Go, or C/C++.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles, including symmetric vs asymmetric crypto and PKI frameworks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Define the architecture for distributed web services that enforce security policies.
• Oversee the operation of security measures for the development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple products.
• Drive continuous security improvements for Apple products.
• Perform critical analysis of security properties across hardware and software systems.
• Build comprehensive threat models using common methodologies such as STRIDE or Trike.
• Provide architectural guidance to teams lacking resident security expertise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Infrastructure, Privacy, Safety, Service, Manufacturing, Software, and Product Development teams.

• 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.