Security Software Engineer – Software Supply Chain Security

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Seattle seeks a Security Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools for identifying security vulnerabilities in software supply chains. The role involves collaboration across engineering teams to integrate security practices and tools, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats. Candidates should possess over five years of experience in software security, strong programming skills, and knowledge of security tools like GitHub Advanced Security.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Discounted products and free services

Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in software security, focusing on supply chain risk.
• Deep understanding of secure software practices and static code analysis.
• Experience building scalable security tools for large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated tools for detecting security vulnerabilities.
• Drive the adoption of GitHub Advanced Security across teams.
• Integrate secure development tooling into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Software security

Collaboration

Communication

Programming in Go

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Static code analysis

Tools

GitHub Advanced Security

CodeQL

Job description

Security Software Engineer – Software Supply Chain Security

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Description

As a Security Software Engineer in Apple Services Engineering, you will:- Develop, deploy, and maintain automated tools to detect and help developers fix critical security vulnerabilities across our services.- Drive the adoption and scaling of GitHub Advanced Security across engineering teams, ensuring broad coverage and impact.- Write and maintain custom CodeQL queries tailored to Apple’s codebases and threat model.- Partner with engineering teams to integrate secure development tooling into their CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.- Contribute to internal tooling and frameworks that support scalable, automated supply chain risk reduction.- Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness of our vulnerability detection and remediation capabilities.- Stay current with the latest supply chain security threats and techniques and help Apple proactively respond to them.

Minimum Qualifications

• Over five years of experience in software security, with a focus on software supply chain risk.
• Programming skills in Go, Java and Python
• Deep understanding of secure software development practices and static code analysis.
• Experience building scalable security tools or automation for large developer organizations.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work cross-functionally with security and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS), including enabling and managing security features at scale.
• Proficiency with CodeQL and experience writing or customizing CodeQL queries to identify application vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, SBOMs, and dependency analysis is a plus.

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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.

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

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 .