Senior Security Software Engineer - iCloud

Apple Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Senior Security Software Engineer to join their Edmonton team. You will develop secure systems-level software for significant cloud services like iCloud, participating in the design, development, and deployment of foundational technologies. A minimum of 10 years of industry experience and a strong command of programming languages such as Java, Swift, Rust, and C/C++ are essential. The role demands excellent communication skills and networking understanding, fostering innovation in a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience.
• Familiarity with design principles surrounding distributed systems and token development.
• Demonstrated skill and expertise with Unix-type operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure and performant systems-level software.
• Contribute to key technical and strategic decisions.
• Interface with low-level Linux kernel interfaces.

Skills

Java

Swift

Rust

Go

C/C++

Networking knowledge

Communication

Education

BS in computer science or equivalent experience

Tools

Unix-type operating systems

Job description

Senior Security Software Engineer - iCloud

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Software and Services

Do you have a passion for developing secure and performant systems-level software? Come help us build next generation technologies supporting internet services at Apple. We design, develop, and deploy software which operates at scale and is foundational for some of our most important services, such as iCloud. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to participate in delivering some of the world's largest-scale cloud services and products.

Description

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to be part of a highly skilled team; which provides a layer underpinning consumer-facing applications, services, and products at Apple. The performance and security of the systems we build are critical. We typically interface directly to low-level Linux kernel interfaces, using asynchronous I/O and threads to distribute workload. Experience with systems languages such as C, C++, Go, Java, Swift, and/or Rust is valuable, as is familiarity with Unix-type operating systems and concepts. In this role, you will not only execute on tasks, but also be a significant contributor to key technical and strategic decisions as they relate to the team’s work!!

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in computer science and/or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of industry experience
• A cross-section of working knowledge of Java, Swift, Rust, Go, and/or C/C++
• Depth of networking experience
• Familiarity with design principles surrounding distributed systems and token development
• Working knowledge of software security primitives and performance concepts
• Demonstrated skill and expertise with Unix-type operating systems
• Skilled in clear communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Security technologies

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace.