Senior Software Engineer, Security Enablement Team ASE

Apple, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Security Enablement Team.

The role focuses on building foundational security software and services that underpin data-driven platforms like iCloud, Apple Music, News, FindMy, and more, with hands‑on development using modern distributed data services and cloud-native tooling. The engineer will work on secure, high‑performance systems, collaborating across teams to implement security in depth, governance, and data protection

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and building large scale distributed systems.
• Proficient in Java, Go, and Python.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker and containerization.
• Knowledge of securing APIs (RESTful and gRPC) and authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of OS concepts including multithreading, memory management, networking and storage.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure software solutions for foundational security services across Apple's platforms.
• Engineer security components for data protection, compliance, and governance within large‑scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices, secure APIs, and authentication/authorization mechanisms into their services.
• Contribute to the architectural design of secure, high‑performance systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security, performance, and scalability challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture, operational excellence, and engineering practices.
• Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and provide technical mentorship.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D in Computer Science-related fields

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, Security Enablement Team ASE

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Security is at the heart of Apple’s products and services. The Security Enablement Team at Apple focuses on building Software and Services that provide foundational components to secure our systems. The systems we secure are in the critical path of Apple’s key services such as iCloud, Apple Music, News, Satellite SoS, FindMy. This high leverage team is responsible for providing secure software and services for Data Services such as Cassandra, Kafka, Valkey, Zookeeper, etcd, Solr and many more.Apple is seeking software engineers with a passion for Security to join our team.In this role you will be working on problems of Foundational Security Architecture, Data Protection, Compliance and Governance and many more problems intersecting scale and security.

Description

Security is paramount to Apple's commitment to user trust and privacy. The Security Enablement Team plays a critical role in this by developing and delivering the foundational software and services that secure Apple's most vital systems. As a Software Engineer on this team, you will be at the forefront of building robust, scalable, and secure solutions that underpin services like iCloud, Apple Music, News, Satellite SoS, and FindMy. This is a hands‑on software engineering role where your primary focus will be on designing, coding, and deploying high‑performance systems with security built-in from the ground up. You will work with a diverse set of technologies, including large‑scale distributed data services (Cassandra, Kafka, Valkey, Zookeeper, etcd, Solr) and cloud‑native platforms (Kubernetes, Docker). We are looking for a strong software engineer who possesses a deep passion for security and is eager to solve complex problems at the intersection of scale and security, contributing directly to the integrity and resilience of Apple's global infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy robust, scalable, and secure software solutions for foundational security services across Apple's critical platforms.
• Engineer and maintain security components for data protection, compliance, and governance within large‑scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security best practices, secure APIs, and authentication/authorization mechanisms into their services.
• Contribute to the architectural design of secure, high‑performance systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex security, performance, and scalability challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement in security posture, operational excellence, and engineering practices.
• Actively participate in code reviews, design discussions, and provide technical mentorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering and building large scale distributed systems.
• Experience with languages such as Java, Go, Python.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization (CNCF Kubernetes Developer or equivalent)
• Knowledge of securing APIs, including input validation, authentication, and authorization mechanisms for RESTful and gRPC APIs
• Good understanding of operating systems concepts including multi‑threading, memory management, networking and storage, performance and scale.
• BS, MS, or Ph.D in Computer Science‑related fields or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Systems, including the ability to configure and troubleshoot system initialization processes.
• Understanding of network security principles, protocols, and technologies, including firewalls, VPNs, and secure communication channels.
• Familiarity with incident response processes and the ability to respond to security incidents effectively.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and protocols for securing data, including TLS/SSL, digital signatures, hashing, and encryption.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and other identity management protocols.
• Experience developing software in open source communities 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

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