Cryptography Engineer, SEAR

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational expenses reimbursement

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks an expert Cryptography Engineer with a strong software background to advance cryptographic implementations across products used by millions.

You will design, analyze, and optimize cryptographic solutions, including post-quantum algorithms, for embedded systems and high-assurance software. You will collaborate with Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture teams, validate protocols, and drive deployment of quantum-secure techniques across devices.

Qualifications

• Passion for creating effective cryptographic implementations.
• Expert in fundamental cryptographic algorithms and underlying mathematics.
• Strong understanding of post-quantum algorithms and hybrid constructions.
• Excellent C and systems programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and influence the Apple features and products people rely on.
• Collaborate with a wide range of collaborators, from Silicon Engineering to Cloud services.
• Innovate by leveraging new tools such as LLMs and machine learning applied to cryptographic problems.
• Implement and review innovative algorithms and protocols on a wide range of architectures and embedded systems, design and implement side channel attack countermeasures, improve performance, formally prove the correctness of Apple cryptographic software.
• Get ahead of new threats by accelerating the deployment of quantum-secure algorithms across our products and services.
• Work cooperatively with other teams in Apple on multi-functional technologies and initiatives to improve security.
• Evangelize and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization.

Skills

Cryptography

Post-quantum algorithms

C programming

Systems programming

Mathematics

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture (SEAR) organization, the Cryptographic Engineering team's mission is to deliver world-class cryptographic implementation and secure protocol engineering for products going in the hands of millions of customers. We are looking for an expert Cryptography Engineer with a strong software engineering background and familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.

Description

We provide the cryptographic foundations protecting user data and valuable assets across all products, from AirPods to the Mac Studio. In this role there will be the opportunity to work on analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative cryptographic solutions for our applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and influence the Apple features and products people rely on
• Collaborate with a wide range of collaborators, from Silicon Engineering to Cloud services
• Innovate by leveraging new tools such as LLMs and machine learning applied to cryptographic problems.
• Implement and review innovative algorithms and protocols on a wide range of architectures and embedded systems, design and implement side channel attack countermeasure, improve performance, formally prove the correctness of Apple cryptographic software
• Get ahead of new threats by accelerating the deployment of quantum-secure algorithms across our products and services.
• Work cooperatively with other teams in Apple on multi-functional technologies and initiatives to improve security
• Evangelize and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

• A passion for creating effective and pragmatic cryptographic implementations
• Expert in fundamental cryptographic algorithms & underlying mathematics
• Strong understanding of post-quantum algorithms and hybrid constructions
• Excellent C and systems programming skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or expertise in an additional field such as
• Formal verification
• Side-channel countermeasures
• Computer microarchitecture
• Zero-knowledge proofs
• Networking

At 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

Additionally, this role might 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.

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