Apple · 9 hours ago
Director of Software Engineering - Security
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$305K/yr - $487K/yr
15+ years expApple is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Software Engineering to lead their Security team within the Apple Service Engineering (ASE) group. This role involves building secure, scalable, and high-performance security systems while leading and mentoring a world-class team of software engineers.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Lead and inspire a world-class team of software engineers to build and deliver secure solutions which underpin very large scale services at Apple
Be a key member of the security leadership team, responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for software security across all of Apple Services Engineering
Ensure that security is a fundamental consideration in every aspect of our work, from the initial design of our systems to the deployment and the infrastructure that supports it
Work on cutting-edge technologies and complex security challenges
Lead and mentor software engineering teams, fostering a culture of security, innovation, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
15+ years of software security engineering experience, with 10+ years in leadership roles
Proven ability to scale engineering teams and deliver high-impact projects
Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
Experience at various layers of the application stack, from system software to cloud applications
Deep knowledge of secure development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and secure coding practices
The ability to guide teams in integrating security and quality into development
Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code
Deep knowledge of security frameworks and identity and access management
Preferred
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program managers and engineering partners
Experience in influencing and driving key product innovations and opportunities across diverse stakeholders
Experience with open source development
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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