Description

Description

As a software engineering manager in SPEAR, you will: Lead and manage a team of collaborative software engineers improving the security of critical operating system software. Grow the team by hiring and developing top engineering talent at all experience levels.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in related field

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 $228,100 and $342,800, 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 .