Apple, Inc.
Security Software Engineer, User Secrets
Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
SummaryPosted: Jun 21, 2024Role Number:
200556390Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the User Secrets team's mission is to ensure that the user's secret data stays their own, by using Apple's hardware and software to deliver world-class encrypted data storage, synchronization, and recovery options. Our team contributes to the most secure operating systems in the world, and puts them in the hands of billions of customers --- join us to help push our technologies to the next level.DescriptionYou will join a team that provides the foundations to store and sync a user's private data, including passwords, encryption keys, and other critical secrets, across all of Apple's innovative products (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV). You will contribute to the entire system, from the lowest levels of the device's OS to the iCloud services which work together to protect our users. Your code will improve the experience of every Apple user. As an engineer, you will influence the design and implementation of Apple's embedded and desktop operating system products, collaborating closely with all other security partners, ranging from our Operating System kernel group to our Cloud Services architects. You will be a generalist capable of tackling wide-ranging engineering problems anywhere in the software stack, resolving conflict and balancing compromises between several factors such as ease of use, performance, and security. You will work towards our goal of ensuring that users' secrets stay their own, and that privacy is available to all. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!A genuine passion for building effective, scalable, and useful tools for users to safeguard their most precious dataExcellent C and systems programming skillsAbility to deliver proven work on tight schedulesExposure to and knowledge of OS security, applied cryptography, and key managementExcellent collaboration skills. We work with teams responsible for many layers of Apple products, and our services are a core part of the technology stackM.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experiencePreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of distributed systems and their unique challengesiOS and macOS exposure (end user, administrator, developer)Swift, Obj-C, C, C++ experienceAbility to dive into and understand unfamiliar codebases and systemsPay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.MoreApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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200556390Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the User Secrets team's mission is to ensure that the user's secret data stays their own, by using Apple's hardware and software to deliver world-class encrypted data storage, synchronization, and recovery options. Our team contributes to the most secure operating systems in the world, and puts them in the hands of billions of customers --- join us to help push our technologies to the next level.DescriptionYou will join a team that provides the foundations to store and sync a user's private data, including passwords, encryption keys, and other critical secrets, across all of Apple's innovative products (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV). You will contribute to the entire system, from the lowest levels of the device's OS to the iCloud services which work together to protect our users. Your code will improve the experience of every Apple user. As an engineer, you will influence the design and implementation of Apple's embedded and desktop operating system products, collaborating closely with all other security partners, ranging from our Operating System kernel group to our Cloud Services architects. You will be a generalist capable of tackling wide-ranging engineering problems anywhere in the software stack, resolving conflict and balancing compromises between several factors such as ease of use, performance, and security. You will work towards our goal of ensuring that users' secrets stay their own, and that privacy is available to all. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!A genuine passion for building effective, scalable, and useful tools for users to safeguard their most precious dataExcellent C and systems programming skillsAbility to deliver proven work on tight schedulesExposure to and knowledge of OS security, applied cryptography, and key managementExcellent collaboration skills. We work with teams responsible for many layers of Apple products, and our services are a core part of the technology stackM.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experiencePreferred QualificationsUnderstanding of distributed systems and their unique challengesiOS and macOS exposure (end user, administrator, developer)Swift, Obj-C, C, C++ experienceAbility to dive into and understand unfamiliar codebases and systemsPay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.MoreApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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