Security Systems Engineering Manager – OS Kernel Security

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement benefits

Stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is hiring a Security Software Engineering Manager for the SPEAR team. You will lead a low-level OS security effort, grow the team, and drive end-to-end security project delivery from concept to handoff.

You’ll foster a collaborative culture, apply AI to development, and partner with security leaders to build a roadmap that raises the bar for security across Apple’s operating systems.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a low-level system software team with security requirements.
• Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals.
• Knowledge of software security principles.
• Knowledge of hardware and CPU architecture.
• Experience building a diverse team and supporting career growth.
• Proven track record of delivering software projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers to improve OS security.
• Grow the team by hiring and developing engineers across experience levels.
• Manage security projects through concept, design, implementation, testing and handoff.
• Foster a collaborative culture and drive problem solving.
• Drive AI integration into the software development process to raise quality and speed.
• Partner with security leadership to develop roadmaps and address threats.

Skills

Low-level system software leadership

Operating system fundamentals

Software security principles

Hardware and CPU architecture

Team building and growth

Delivery leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Rust

Swift

Job description

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, CA is hiring a Security Software Engineering Manager for the SPEAR team. You will lead a low-level OS security effort, grow the team, and drive end-to-end security project delivery from concept to handoff.

You’ll foster a collaborative culture, apply AI to development, and partner with security leaders to build a roadmap that raises the bar for security across Apple’s operating systems.