Software Development Engineer - Security, Enterprise Technology Services

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Software Development Engineer - Security to join our Emerging Technologies team.

You will help build next-generation perimeter security and load balancing solutions for Apple’s vast, distributed services, tackling challenges in security, availability and fault tolerance. You will work across Layer 4–7 load balancing and security technologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features under tight timelines and mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Expertise in C & C++ (and related software development)
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, SSL, HTTP Protocols and Web/Network Security
• Good understanding of HTTP/HTTPS proxies
• Knowledge of IP Networking, BGP & NAT
• At least 7 years of relevant software development experience
• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer science or related engineering field

Responsibilities

• Implement all phases of the development cycle for a software product from understanding requirements, to going through the design, development and deployment phases
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver the features into product under tight timelines
• Collaborate with your teammates through design discussions, code and design reviews, advocate for software development best practices, and mentor junior teammates
• Versatile and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full‑stack

Skills

C & C++

TCP/IP

SSL

HTTP Protocols

Web Security

HTTP Proxies

IP Networking

BGP

NAT

Education

CS degree

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Security, Enterprise Technology Services

Sunnyvale, California, United States - Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives.

Emerging Technologies team specializes in building forward looking, extremely scalable platforms. The team has a passion for solving hard problems, exploring new domains, and engineering custom solutions optimal for Apple. You will join a hands‑on development team that fosters creativity and generates novel solutions to deliver engineering perfection. In this role, you will develop Apple’s next generation perimeter security and load balancing solutions. You will help address immensely technical challenges including security, availability and fault tolerance in proxies fronting Apple’s largest, highly scaled and distributed services. Your contributions to network and application security will enable Apple to respond to emerging threats.

Description

Emerging Technologies team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across Layer 4 – Layer 7 load balancing and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement all phases of the development cycle for a software product from understanding requirements, to going through the design, development and deployment phases
• Work with cross functional teams to deliver the features into product under tight timelines
• Collaborate with your teammates through design discussions, code and design reviews, advocate for software development best practices, and mentor junior teammates
• Versatile and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full‑stack

Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise in C & C++
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, SSL, HTTP Protocols and Web/Network Security
• Good understanding of HTTP/HTTPS proxies
• Knowledge of IP Networking, BGP & NAT
• At least 7 years of relevant software development experience
• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer science or related engineering field

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in LUA, Python, Go and Rust
• Knowledge of WAF
• Experience with public cloud platforms: GCP, AWS
• Working experience with load balancer products like IPVS, NGINX and Envoy

Compensation & Benefits

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplace. Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.