The Security Architect role at Apple involves working with a multi-functional engineering team to define, design, and verify security systems for groundbreaking products. The Security Architecture team aims to provide a robust security foundation by evaluating threats and architecting security solutions. This position requires collaboration with software and silicon teams to ensure state-of-the-art security is integrated into both in-house and outsourced silicon chips. Candidates should be passionate about innovation and have a strong background in both hardware and software security.

• BS in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
• 20 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in definition of secure systems.
• Experience in threat modeling and weaknesses analysis.
• Experience with SoC architecture.
• MS or PhD in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
• Solid background of applied cryptography.
• Exposure to OS security.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience in C/C++ and interpretive languages such as Perl/Python.

• Define, design, and verify security systems.
• Evaluate security threats and define security features.
• Architect security solutions in collaboration with software teams.
• Work with silicon teams throughout the entire design flow.
• Ensure seamless integration of security systems into products.

• 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.