User Secrets - Software Engineer, SEAR
19 days ago Cupertino, CA
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Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the User Secrets team mission is to ensure that a user's secret data stays accessible only to them, by using Apple's hardware and software to deliver world-class encrypted data storage, synchronization, and recovery options. Our team contributes to the most secure operating systems and cloud systems in the world, and puts end-to-end encryption in the hands of billions of customers - join us to help push our technologies to the next level!
Description
You will join a team that builds systems to securely store and sync a user's private data, including passwords, encryption keys, and other critical secrets, across all of Apple's innovative products (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro). As an engineer, you will influence the design and implementation of Apple's embedded and desktop operating system products, collaborating closely with all other security partners, ranging from our Operating System kernel group to our Cloud Services architects. You will contribute code and technical know-how from the inner levels of the on-device OS to hosted iCloud services which, together, enable usable end-to-end encrypted data synchronization for users. You will be a generalist capable of tackling wide-ranging engineering problems anywhere in the software stack, resolving conflict and balancing compromises between several factors such as ease of use, performance, and security. You will work towards our goal of ensuring that users' secrets stay their own, and that privacy is available to all. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a Systems Programming or Distributed Systems development role
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to dive into and understand unfamiliar codebases and systems
Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules
Swift, Obj-C, C, C++ experience
Minimum Qualifications
A genuine passion for building effective, scalable, and useful tools for users to safeguard their most precious data
Exposure to and knowledge of OS security, applied cryptography, and key management
Ability to understand and drive architectural changes to complex distributed systems with backward-compatibility requirements
M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Description
You will join a team that builds systems to securely store and sync a user's private data, including passwords, encryption keys, and other critical secrets, across all of Apple's innovative products (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Vision Pro). As an engineer, you will influence the design and implementation of Apple's embedded and desktop operating system products, collaborating closely with all other security partners, ranging from our Operating System kernel group to our Cloud Services architects. You will contribute code and technical know-how from the inner levels of the on-device OS to hosted iCloud services which, together, enable usable end-to-end encrypted data synchronization for users. You will be a generalist capable of tackling wide-ranging engineering problems anywhere in the software stack, resolving conflict and balancing compromises between several factors such as ease of use, performance, and security. You will work towards our goal of ensuring that users' secrets stay their own, and that privacy is available to all. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a Systems Programming or Distributed Systems development role
Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
Ability to dive into and understand unfamiliar codebases and systems
Ability to deliver proven work on tight schedules
Swift, Obj-C, C, C++ experience
Minimum Qualifications
A genuine passion for building effective, scalable, and useful tools for users to safeguard their most precious data
Exposure to and knowledge of OS security, applied cryptography, and key management
Ability to understand and drive architectural changes to complex distributed systems with backward-compatibility requirements
M.S. in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Additional Information
- Salary: $150,400 – $277,600
- Posted: 19 days ago