The role is within Apple's Platform Architecture group, focusing on securing advanced consumer devices by connecting hardware, software, and servers into a unified system. The team is dedicated to enhancing the security of Apple products, ensuring trust and safety for users. The position requires an engineer with extensive hands-on experience in building secure systems, who is ready to transition into an architectural role. The primary goal is to define architecture and oversee operations that enforce security policies throughout the product lifecycle.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering degree.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience applying security practices to the design, development, or operation of production services.
• Experience with common programming languages such as Python or Go.
• Knowledge of cryptographic principles and technologies such as PKI, TLS, and secure boot.
• Experience with systems programming languages such as C or C++.

• Define the architecture for distributed systems that enforce security policies.
• Oversee the operation of security systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Identify vulnerabilities in complex distributed systems.
• Design and develop secure services and scalable infrastructure for applications.
• Track emerging security trends and incorporate them into PKI architecture.

• 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.