Senior Security Engineer, SEAR

Requirements

• Drive and agency: Ability to learn new areas, experiment, and develop security insights
• OS security fundamentals: Knowledge of contemporary mitigation techniques, vulnerability classes, and security architectures
• Expert proficiency in one or more: Python, Swift, C/C++/Objective-C
• AI/agentic fluency: Experience with agentic/LLM-based coding tools and AI workflows

Nice to Haves

• Proven experience building and integrating security-enforcing controls across the full software lifecycle
• Familiarity with Apple platform security architectures (iOS, macOS)
• Knowledge of observability tools and techniques
• Experience building visualizations for complex technical information
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and growth
• Ability to architect solutions to ambiguous, cross-functional problems
• Understanding of vulnerability research concepts, offensive security tooling, or security analysis workflows

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing security automations to support new security technologies
• Raising the bar on automation and mentoring engineers
• Generating data-driven insights and advocating for new security interventions
• Cooperating with other parts of Apple on security technologies and initiatives

Perks and Benefits

• Opportunity to impact the entire software development lifecycle
• Collaboration with a fast-paced team at the forefront of security research
• Possibility of travel to other Apple sites