Software Engineer, Security Server Applications

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is seeking a motivated software engineer to build secure, scalable server-side solutions in a distributed database environment. You will contribute to enterprise security features and work with cross-functional teams to capture requirements.

Applicants should bring strong Java/J2EE skills, REST API development, and experience with PKI/security protocols, Linux/Unix, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-quality Java/J2EE development and security engineering.
• Deep knowledge of PKI, X.509, ASN.1, and key exchange protocols.
• Experience with Linux/Unix, scripting (Python, Perl, Bash) and REST API/microservices.

Responsibilities

• Develop server-side security software in a distributed database environment.
• Collaborate with partners, project managers, and cross-discipline teams to capture requirements.
• Write high-quality code and participate in audits.

Skills

Java

J2EE

Spring Security

Hibernate/JPA

REST API

React.js

Microservices

PKI/X.509/ASN.1

Authentication protocols

Distributed systems

Linux/Unix

Python

Perl

Bash

ML & Generative AI

Tools

Oracle

Kafka

Job description

Summary

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It’s Apple’s central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.


Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is part of IS&T and delivers global-scale platforms and services that keep Apple's operations secure and running. The team manages identity, device security, and anti-abuse platforms — covering everything from manufacturing and repairs to software updates and activations. ETS also oversees supply chain, manufacturing, and partner integration platforms, protecting data on more than 2.5 billion devices worldwide. And when Apple prepares for a global product launch, ETS owns the systems that ramp factory production — managing serial numbers, network credentials, and verified software.

Description

We are looking for a motivated and talented software engineer to work on server-side security software development in the distributed database environment. This software enables Apple to further improve the security features of current and future products. It requires a deep understanding of various security concepts and design patterns to produce high-quality, highly scalable multi-tenant applications.


You are also expected to work with partners, project managers, and cross-discipline teams to understand and capture requirements. Lastly, you should be passionate about writing good quality code and appropriate to go through the scrutiny of detailed audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in programming with a focus on developing high quality, robust and


• high available software solutions


• Deep programming expertise in Java and the J2EE stack, including Spring Security,


• Hibernate/JPA, REST API development, React.js and microservices-based design.


• Ideally 4–8 years of proven experience in Java and J2EE development, including


• Security Engineering


• Understanding of PKI, X.509, ASN.1, key exchange protocols, and authentication


• protocols


• Good understanding of various distributed system concepts, Oracle, Kaea and


• caching.


• Strong foundation in developing and integrating ML and generative AI models


• Experience with Linux/Unix platforms and proficiency in scripting languages such


• as Python, Perl, and Bash.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaborate well within a distributed team environment


• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

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


At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.


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Role Number: 200680318-3278