The Workload Identity team at Apple Services Engineering Security is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to enhance security practices related to identity management for software applications, services, and containers. This role focuses on creating fundamental security services and addressing identity challenges at scale. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical expertise and experience in large-scale operations. The engineer will influence security protocols and guide engineering teams in adopting secure practices.

• 7+ years of software development or production operations experience in a large-scale environment
• 5+ years of experience writing production code in Golang or Swift
• Proven experience building and operating large scale, highly available, distributed, and fault tolerant systems
• Excellent understanding of operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance and scale
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization
• Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation, authentication, and authorization mechanisms for RESTful and gRPC APIs
• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of policy-based authorization mechanisms and engines, including Open Policy Agent/Rego or Zanzibar
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and other identity management protocols
• Familiarity with incident response processes and the ability to respond to security incidents effectively
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for securing data, including TLS/SSL, digital signatures, hashing, and encryption
• Hands-on experience with Systems, including the ability to configure and troubleshoot system initialization processes

• Define, advocate, and drive the adoption of a standardized set of minimum security requirements while monitoring progress.
• Influence the future of security protocols within the organization.
• Guide engineering teams in incorporating secure practices and tools into their development processes.

• 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.