Platform Security Architect — Build Trusted, Ultra-Secure Devices

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Platform Architect - Security to define platform-level security requirements for new products and to maintain device-level security policies across environments.

You will drive integration of security across hardware, software, and server elements with cross-functional teams. The role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, developing threat models, and guiding architecture evolution to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Qualifications

• BS degree or relevant industry experience.
• Experience with basic cryptographic principles (symmetric/asymmetric).
• Experience with platform security primitives (Secure Boot/Update/Communication).
• Experience in threat modeling across software/hardware/system designs.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to define and productize security features.

Responsibilities

• Develop threat models and platform security architectures for new Apple products and technologies.
• Derive system security requirements and design mitigations with engineering teams.
• Create detailed system-level specifications to guide product development and QA.
• Advocate adoption of security technologies across product categories and teams.

Skills

Threat modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Security architectures

cryptography basics

Python

Unix shell scripting

C programming

AI-assisted research

Education

BS degree or relevant experience

Tools

Python

Unix shell

C

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Platform Architect - Security to define platform-level security requirements for new products and to maintain device-level security policies across environments.

You will drive integration of security across hardware, software, and server elements with cross-functional teams. The role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, developing threat models, and guiding architecture evolution to stay ahead of evolving threats.