Apple · 5 months ago
Security Software Engineering Manager - Platform and Frameworks
Apple is seeking a collaborative OS platform software engineering manager to join the SPEAR team in their Security Engineering & Architecture organization, focused on improving the security of end user devices. The role involves leading a team of software engineers in enhancing the security of critical low-level operating system software and managing ambitious software security projects throughout their lifecycle.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of collaborative software engineers improving the security of critical low-level operating system software
Grow the team by hiring and developing top engineering talent at all experience levels
Manage ambitious software security projects through their entire lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, testing, and handoff phases
Foster a collaborative team culture, leading by example to approach every challenge as an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding and respect through creative problem solving
Drive continuous improvement within the team, analyzing every project for improvement opportunities and following through to ensure they are implemented
Partner with other security engineering leaders to develop your team’s roadmap and respond to emerging threats
Qualification
Required
Experience leading a software team developing operating system services, SDKs, or native applications
Hands-on experience with software development in a compiled object-oriented language such as Swift, Objective-C, or C++
Understanding of software security principles
Understanding of system-level concepts including multi-threaded design, synchronization, and interprocess communication
Preferred
Bachelors or Masters in related field
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
H1B Sponsorship
Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
Recent News
Venrock
2025-12-01
2025-09-25
Mac Daily News
2025-09-25
Company data provided by crunchbase