AI Software and Security Engineer, SEAR

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a software engineer to design and build the next generation of internal AI‑based development tools, with a focus on ease of use and security for tens of thousands of engineers shipping to billions of devices.

The role centers on large-scale security automation for vulnerability discovery and delivering developer-facing tooling that scales with the company’s growth. You will collaborate across teams to ship reliable, efficient software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 3 years of equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience with Python, Go, Swift, or C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Create an investigation platform for teams of malware or security analysts
• Build a developer-facing platform for automatically analysing bugs and code reviews using AI
• Implement security analysis fuzzing infrastructure with 100k parallel nodes
• Keep business-critical systems running with maximal automation and minimal human intervention

Skills

Python

Go

Swift

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 3 years of equivalent practical experience

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States – Software and Services

Come change the world with us! This job is about designing and building the next generation of internal AI‑based software development tools for Apple, with a focus on ease of use and security. The tools we make accelerate the pace of development for tens of thousands of engineers who ship to the billions of Apple devices in the world.

Description

Our team cares deeply about providing Apple’s customers with the highest standard in security and privacy on our products. We build large‑scale systems that automate workflows for vulnerability discovery in Apple software.

Projects You Will Work On

• Create an investigation platform for teams of malware or security analysts
• Build a developer‑facing platform for automatically analysing bugs and code reviews using AI
• Implement security analysis fuzzing infrastructure with 100k parallel nodes
• Keep business‑critical systems running with maximal automation and minimal human intervention

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or 3 years of equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience with Python, Go, Swift, or C/C++

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing new projects, understanding users’ needs, and designing against that
• Experience designing, building, and running complex distributed systems
• Excellent skills in Python, Java, or Go
• Experience with operating services you developed, including deployment automation and rollback strategies
• Creative, critical and independent thinking capabilities and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication of complex technical concepts
• Track record of shipping customer‑facing services or products
• Passionate about engineering perfection, performance, and quality
• Enthusiasm for new technologies and growth
• Requirement for on‑call rotation, which includes weekends

Compensation & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, 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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses – including tuition. Additionally, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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.

Accessibility

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.