Apple · 2 days ago
Software Engineer, Trusted Execution (Secure Boot)
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
5+ years expApple’s Trusted Execution team in the Security Engineering and Architecture organization builds technology that keeps users safe while running software. The role involves defining and implementing new security technologies for Apple’s next generation operating systems and products, focusing on securing device boot flow and enhancing user experience.
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Responsibilities
Help define the security properties and architecture for the next-generation operating system
Design and implement new approaches to securing device boot flow, authenticating OS assets, code signing, execution monitoring, and malware mitigation to help protect our customers while enabling Apple to develop one of the richest platforms on the market
Come up with new and innovative ways of increasing security and privacy while preserving ease-of-use and growing the quality of the user experience
Work cooperatively with other parts of Apple on technologies and initiatives to improve security and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a Systems Programming or Kernel Development role
Strong understanding of operating systems internals
Industry knowledge of OS security and applied cryptography (PKI, Attestations, Public Key Signatures)
Excellent C and Systems programming skills including secure development practices
Preferred
A passion for crafting effective and pragmatic security technologies in the operating systems arena
Experience with at least one constrained runtime environment such as system boot, EFI, firmware, embedded OS, or real-time OS
Initiative to provide architectural mentorship to teams lacking resident security expertise
Ability to critically analyze security properties of a system via a threat model
Understanding of past, current and emerging security exploits
Ability to delivery proven work on tight schedules
Excellent collaboration skills
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
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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