Secure Platform Architect — Systems & Security

Apple Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Secure Systems Engineer to define the architecture and operation of distributed systems that set and enforce security policy for Apple products. You will drive continuous security improvements, grow into an architectural role, and work with cross-functional teams to balance security with performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, threat modeling, cryptography, and scalable secure services in a high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying security practices to production services.
• Experience with Python or Go for security tooling or scripting.
• Experience with architecture reviews, threat modeling, or vulnerability discovery.
• Knowledge of cryptography and security protocols including PKI or TLS.

Responsibilities

• Define security requirements and drive architecture for distributed systems enforcing product security policy.
• Identify threats and develop threat models for services across platforms.
• Manage security policy interactions with Apple products to ensure end-to-end security.
• Build prototypes and tooling to validate designs and automate policy enforcement.
• Lead cross-functional teams through design, deployment and operation while maintaining security and availability.

Skills

Security architecture

Threat modeling

Python/Go

Cryptography

PKI/TLS

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. seeks a Secure Systems Engineer to define the architecture and operation of distributed systems that set and enforce security policy for Apple products. You will drive continuous security improvements, grow into an architectural role, and work with cross-functional teams to balance security with performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, threat modeling, cryptography, and scalable secure services in a high-trust environment.