Security Engineer - Developer Experience

Apple, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Security Engineer for Developer Experience to create and maintain resources that help engineers build secure software at scale.

You will blend software development, technical writing, and cross-functional collaboration to translate security requirements into actionable guidance and tooling. You will own documentation libraries, automate security guidance in Slack, and drive adoption of secure SDLC practices across Apple's services.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, developer experience, or technical writing roles.
• Ability to write production-quality automation and tooling for SDLC workflows.
• Experience distilling complex topics into clear, actionable guidance for engineers.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain a library of security guidance and onboarding documentation across SDLC.
• Identify documentation gaps from inbound questions and usage trends.
• Design and build Slack-based automation to surface security guidance and reduce repetitive support.
• Create skills files and system prompts for LLM-assisted development tools.
• Plan internal comms campaigns to drive adoption of security practices and tooling.
• Coordinate rollout communications for new security requirements with engineering teams.

Skills

Software engineering

Developer experience

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Slack automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Slack

LLM tooling

Content management tools

Job description

Security Engineer - Developer Experience

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

The Apple Services Engineering Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple's services, including iCloud, Music, Siri, and the App Store. As part of the ASE Security team, you will help manage the security needs of Apple’s services around the world.We're looking for a Developer Experience Security Engineer to help engineers across Apple build secure software with confidence, closing the gap between security guidance and engineering practice by crafting the documentation, automation, and learning resources that make secure development intuitive, accessible, and frictionless at scale.

Description

As a Developer Experience Security Engineer on the Services Engineering Security team, you will own the creation and maintenance of the resources that application, infrastructure, and platform engineers depend on to build securely. This is a highly collaborative cross-functional role that blends software development, technical writing, and strategic communication to drive measurable adoption of security practices across Apple's engineering community. You will be the connective tissue between security standards and the engineers who implement them across the software development lifecycle; translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance and helping teams adopt new practices, onboard to tooling, integrate security frameworks, and stay aligned as standards evolve.

Responsibilities

• Author and maintain a library of security guidance — FAQs, skills libraries, decision guides, and onboarding documentation spanning the full SDLC — establishing standards that keep content accurate, discoverable, and aligned with evolving engineering practices
• Identify and close documentation gaps by analyzing inbound questions, support trends, and user requests, routing insights back into living documentation and feature requests
• Design and build Slack-based automation to surface security guidance, route questions to appropriate resources, and reduce repetitive support burden
• Author skills files and system-level instructions for LLM-assisted development tools, encoding security best practices — including software supply chain security and secure SDLC practices — and extend this capability to writing, communications, and outreach to produce consistent, high-quality content at scale
• Plan and execute targeted internal communications campaigns that drive awareness and adoption of security practices, tooling, and policy changes — adapting tone, format, and channel for different engineering audiences to maximize engagement
• Partner with engineering leads and program managers to coordinate rollout communications for new security requirements, and use data and feedback to continuously refine messaging and content strategy

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a software engineering, developer experience, or technical writing role with an understanding of software build, deploy, and monitoring principles, including software supply chain engineering and SDLC practices
• Demonstrated ability to write production-quality automation, including Slack workflows and integrations, and tooling for issue and ticket lifecycle management
• Familiarity with LLM-assisted development tools and experience writing prompt instructions, skills files, or system prompts that shape model behavior for specific domains
• Proven ability to distill complex technical topics into clear, precise writing and reference documentation for engineering audiences, including FAQs, how-to guides, and onboarding materials
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, designing and executing campaigns partnering with engineering teams across diverse organizations to drive behavior
• Self-directed and comfortable making prioritization decisions, and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Collaborative team player with strong listening skills, empathy, and a commitment to bringing out the best in peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with application security principles, secure coding practices, software supply chain security, or developer-facing security tooling
• A portfolio or examples of technical documentation, automation scripts, or LLM skills files is welcome

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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 for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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