Senior Software Engineer, Security Enablement Team ASE
AppleSenior Software Engineer, Security Enablement Team ASE
AppleLocation
Seattle, WA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
The Security Enablement Team at Apple is seeking a passionate software engineer to focus on building secure software and services that protect critical systems such as iCloud and Apple Music. This role involves working on foundational security architecture, data protection, compliance, and governance. The team is responsible for developing robust and scalable solutions that integrate security from the ground up. Engineers will engage with a variety of technologies, including large-scale distributed data services and cloud-native platforms.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering and building large scale distributed systems.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Go, and Python.
- Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Good understanding of operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, and networking.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on experience with systems configuration and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies.
- Familiarity with incident response processes.
- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for securing data.
- Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth and JWT.
- Experience developing software in open source communities is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, code, and deploy high-performance systems with security integrated from the ground up.
- Work on problems related to foundational security architecture and data protection.
- Collaborate with team members to develop secure software and services.
- Engage with large-scale distributed data services and cloud-native platforms.
- Contribute to the integrity and resilience of Apple's global infrastructure.
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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