The Senior Security Engineer role at Apple Services Engineering focuses on collaborating with engineering teams to enhance the security of iCloud services and infrastructure. This position involves leading security initiatives during the design phase, conducting security reviews, and developing threat models. The engineer will work closely with various teams to implement security improvements and ensure the safety of Apple's services for users. A strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and security practices is essential for success in this role.

• 10 or more years conducting security reviews, threat modeling, tracking findings, and communicating risk to engineering and leadership.
• Knowledgeable about distributed systems design patterns and security implications when developing platform services at a cloud scale.
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture and managed platform services.
• Experience with multi-tenant system design and securing multi-tenant software as a service and platform as a service offerings.
• Conversant in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Swift.
• Experience with security standard processes of third-party cloud environments.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• Lead security initiatives in the design phase through threat modeling and security guidance.
• Conduct security reviews and develop threat models for engineering efforts.
• Define, automate, and advocate for platform-wide security improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance security practices across engineering teams.
• Drive security improvements by establishing relationships with partner teams.
• Develop proof of concept systems to automate security recommendations and vulnerability discovery.
• Use data to improve security review efficiency and prioritize high-value engagements.
• Make security decisions that impact millions of users.

• 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.