Software Engineering Manager, Security, SEAR

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 206,200 - 356,400; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager for Security, SEAR, to lead the Data Protection team.

You will drive security engineering across content encryption, key management, and boot security, coordinating with various Apple product teams to secure hundreds of millions of users. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering secure, high-performance software across iOS, macOS, watchOS, and other platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading security/software teams.
• Excellent coaching and cross-organizational collaboration.
• Track record shipping pragmatic security technologies for customer-facing services or products.
• Professional with ability to deliver quality work on tight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement security solutions with cross-functional teams balancing usability, performance and security.
• Collaborate with Silicon Engineering on new hardware and products.
• Create practices that set benchmarks in software assurance.
• Transform developer experience to apply high levels of content protection.
• Anticipate evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
• Build robust recovery mechanisms to safeguard customer data.
• Mentor team members to maximize impact and long-term growth.

Tools

C

C++

Objective-C

Swift

Job description

Software Engineering Manager, Security, SEAR

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Embedded within Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the Data Protection team’s mission is to keep our customer’s on-device content secure even when lost, stolen, or confiscated. We are seeking an experienced security engineering manager to lead this team of talented engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Data Protection technologies while balancing security, performance, and usability. These technologies comprise content encryption at rest, passcode security, software attestation, key management, boot security, and more. They span from system-on-a-chip and accessory hardware through Secure Enclave, kernel, and userland software. The team works closely with other engineering teams across Apple to ensure seamless integration of Data Protection into all of our products: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Vision Pro. We design and secure software for hundreds of millions of users. We make products that people LOVE. We are committed to user privacy and security. We have some of the most creative, passionate, hardworking engineers in the industry. We challenge each other to go beyond the norm to find new, innovative ways of solving problems and to make software safer, easier, and more fun to use. Not many jobs can offer all of these things. Security engineering jobs at Apple do, and much more.

Description

As the leader of this team, you will push Data Protection technologies to the next level. You will:

• Work with cross-functional teams across Silicon Engineering, Software Engineering, and Product Management, to define and implement security solutions that balance competing factors such as ease of use, performance, and of course security.
• Collaborate with our Silicon Engineering group on new hardware and products.
• Create practices that set new benchmarks in software assurance.
• Transform the developer experience to ensure the application of the highest content protection possible.
• Anticipate and stay ahead of evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
• Build robust recovery mechanisms that safeguard customer data.
• Encourage and guide your team members to reach their full potential in impact, influence, and long-term career success.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years leading security/software teams
• Excellent skills for coaching team members and fostering partnerships across organizational boundaries
• Track record of shipping pragmatic security technologies in customer-facing services or products
• Highly professional attitude, with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules with a high bar for quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operating systems internals, and experience with systems programming
• Strong understanding of applied cryptography, access control, and other security mechanisms
• Programming background, in C, C++, Objective-C, and/or Swift
• An understanding of past, current, and emerging security exploit trends

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 $206,200 and $356,400, 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.

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