The role involves leading the security direction for Apple's products within the Platform Architecture group. This team is responsible for integrating hardware, software, and servers into a unified system while ensuring the security of consumer devices. The position requires collaboration with engineering and executive stakeholders to drive continuous security improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

• BS in EE/CE/CS or a related relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 20+ 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.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles such as symmetric vs asymmetric crypto and PKI frameworks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Define the architecture and oversee the operation of distributed web services that enforce security policy.
• Drive alignment across engineering and executive stakeholders regarding security direction.
• Analyze industry and regulatory trends to inform security policy direction for product designs.
• Perform critical analysis of security properties across hardware and software systems.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across various teams including Infrastructure, Privacy, and Software.
• Communicate complex security concepts to senior executive audiences.

• 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.