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Senior Software Engineer - Security Frameworks

Apple

Location

Seattle, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/10/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer will join the Apple Service Engineering Security Frameworks team, focusing on creating fundamental security services to address identity and authorization challenges. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and extensive knowledge in security within a large-scale environment. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement client libraries and SDKs that enhance security practices. The position emphasizes building Security Frameworks in multiple programming languages and ensuring integration with partner services.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software development or production operations experience in a large-scale environment
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Strong programming skills in Golang and Java
  • Ability and willingness to learn Swift, Rust, Python, and TypeScript
  • Experience building and operating high-performant client SDKs and libraries
  • Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation and authentication mechanisms
  • Experience designing and implementing SDK architecture patterns
  • Deep understanding of Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts
  • Knowledge of client-side security best practices
  • Experience with cross-platform SDK development
  • Understanding of backward compatibility strategies for SDK versioning
  • Experience with monitoring and telemetry in client libraries

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement client libraries and SDKs to enhance security practices
  • Build Security Frameworks in multiple programming languages including Java, Go, Swift, Rust, and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with partner engineering teams to integrate security frameworks into their services
  • Ensure effective request verification, token issuance, and authentication processes
  • Set high standards for security protocols and deliver on ASE's vision
  • Incorporate secure practices and tools into development processes across engineering teams

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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