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Compiler Security Engineer - C/C++, Languages & Runtimes

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Security Tools team at Apple is seeking software engineers to develop secure language features for C/C++ and enhance security features in the Clang compiler. This role involves collaborating with security and operating system engineers to shape the future of Apple's platforms, languages, and tools. You will be responsible for taking language features from concept to deployment, while also contributing to the Clang/LLVM open source project. The position offers an opportunity to improve the security of Apple's software stack and protect billions of devices.

Requirements

  • Expertise in compiler design and implementation
  • Ability to write secure and high performing code with C/C++
  • Knowledge of memory safety and security
  • B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degrees welcome
  • Experience working across organizational boundaries
  • Knowledge of LLVM/Clang or open source development
  • Knowledge of security mitigation and exploitation techniques
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Positive and respectful attitude in a diverse environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop security-oriented language features for C/C++ in the Clang compiler
  • Collaborate with security engineers and operating system engineers across Apple
  • Take language features from concept and implementation to deployment
  • Understand and improve the interplay between the compiler, operating system, and developer tools
  • Contribute to the Clang/LLVM open source project
  • Interact with the open source community and various programming language communities

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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