Description

Description

You will join an intrepid team of engineers and partners building the future of Apple Product Security! Your role will focus on some of our most ambitious security automation efforts, and in that capacity you will: - Design and develop AI-powered security vulnerability detection, analysis, and remediation tools including automated scanners and exploit analysis systems - Build innovative automation frameworks (like Interlinked) to discover security bugs, triage vulnerabilities, and scale security operations across platforms - Adapt cutting-edge AI capabilities to critical security use cases, including: function calling, anomaly detection, and intelligent vulnerability prioritization - Collaborate cross-functionally with security researchers, engineering teams, and peer tech leads to integrate these solutions into existing workflows and drive AI adoption - Deliver high-quality production tools using modern deployment practices (Kubernetes, Docker) while maintaining exceptional standards for security-critical systems

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Swift, or C/C++) for building robust security automation systems
• Familiarity with common AI capabilities, such as function calling, and their application to security use cases
• Experience with production deployment using containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools
• Proven ability to analyze and investigate security issues through systematic approaches and tooling
• Understanding of security principles including vulnerability classes, exploit techniques, and common attack vectors
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across diverse technical teams and stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or leveraging security tools such as fuzzers, static/multifaceted analyzers, or vulnerability management platforms
• Field experience in vulnerability research, incident response, or security operations
• Track record of shipping tools to large user bases in enterprise environments
• EDUCATION
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related technical field, or equivalent proven 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 $147,400 and $220,900, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .