Apple · 3 days ago
Security Software Engineering Manager - Platform and Frameworks
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$228K/yr - $343K/yrApple is seeking a collaborative OS platform software engineering manager for their SPEAR team within the Security Engineering & Architecture organization. This role involves leading projects to enhance the security of Apple’s operating system software and managing a team focused on delivering significant security improvements while fostering a strong team culture.
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Responsibilities
Manage ambitious software security projects through their entire lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, testing, and integration
Provide technical oversight of the team’s projects to ensure they are delivering significant and durable improvements to the security and quality of Apple’s operating system software
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, native SDKs, or native applications
Hands-on experience with software development in a system language such as Swift, Rust, Objective-C, or C++
Deep understanding of software security principles, with a focus on memory safety and mitigations against binary exploitation
Understanding of system-level concepts including multi-threaded design, synchronization, and interprocess communication
Experience building a strong and diverse team, promoting healthy team culture, driving process improvements, and supporting career growth of team members
Proven track record of owning and leading successful delivery of software projects
Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects
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.
Founded in 1976
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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