Description

Description

Each project will involve solving unique challenges while handling the following core responsibilities: Efficiently gain familiarity with the design and implementation of existing codebases. Contribute to design of kernel, driver, and firmware security hardening projects, including memory safety technology adoption, mitigation deployment, sandboxing/isolation, refactoring, and other approaches as necessary. Update existing low-level software codebases or create new codebases as necessary to achieve project goals. Implement projects using the most appropriate language, potentially including C, C++, or Swift. Adopt or update isolated unit testing to thoroughly exercise changes; collaborate with QA engineers on functional testing. Document changes and new architectural elements, creating training materials required for partner team to maintain changes going forward. Communicate collaboratively and effectively during all project phases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience developing software for low-level environments such as firmware, hardware drivers, kernels, or hypervisors
• Strong interest in security and a desire to develop your skills in that area
• Deep understanding of a system programming language such as C or C++
• Understanding of how low-level software is compiled to machine code and interacts with hardware
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on new codebases and adjust your approach to meet the needs of diverse projects and requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics (verbal and written)
• Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience/skills

Preferred Qualifications

• This role requires openness to new ways of approaching low-level software to achieve stronger security. While experience in these areas is not required, this could include use of memory safe languages, safer C++ abstractions, and C memory safety extensions.

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 $272,100, 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 .