Apple · 5 hours ago
Principal Security Software Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$201K/yr - $367K/yr
10+ years expApple services and platforms face evolving security threats, and they are seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to tackle complex security problems across their infrastructure and services. The role involves designing secure architectures and collaborating with various teams to embed security into their systems while mentoring engineers to build security skills.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Tackle complex security challenges that span our entire infrastructure and services
Identify and resolve security issues across infrastructure, public cloud, applications, data stores and platforms
Design secure and scalable architectures that protect our services and customer data while enabling engineering teams to build quickly and confidently
Translate security requirements into practical, developer-friendly solutions that embed protection into our systems from the ground up
Identify new approaches and tools that make secure-by-design the paved path, the default path, not an obstacle to overcome
Strengthen security capabilities across the organization through mentorship and collaboration
Partner with engineers to build security skills through hands-on problem-solving
Create practical guidance that makes security concepts accessible and actionable
Analyze new attack vectors when emerging threats arise
Develop proactive defenses and drive changes in our platforms and services
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, including expertise in one or more areas such as cloud security, network security, or application security
Expert knowledge in threat modeling, vulnerability management, security architecture, and secure coding practices
Deep expertise in AWS, GCP or Azure
Strong coding or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
Leadership: Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture
Preferred
Experience building a secure cloud, not just using one securely
Visionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them
Problem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions
Communicator: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical partners
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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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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