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Software Engineer - Host Access

Seattle, Washington, United StatesOnsiteTemporary$139,500–$258,100 /yrPosted 27 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Apple Services Engineering Security team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and provide secure systems and infrastructure for Apple's services. This role involves designing, implementing, and owning software for security authorization and access controls at Apple's scale, focusing on foundational infrastructure security. The ideal candidate will have experience with languages like Rust, C++, C, or GO, a strong understanding of distributed systems, network architecture, and security technologies, and a consistent record of delivering high-quality enterprise software. This is a hybrid role with a focus on cybersecurity within the technology industry.

The Apple Services Engineering Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, Music, Siri, and the App Store). As part of the ASE Security team, you will help define and build the software to meet the security needs of Apple’s services around the world. You will build foundational components in a secure way to ensure Apple’s infrastructure meets Apple’s needs and protects our data. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will play an important role in helping us build solutions to a variety of outstanding security challenges in the software foundational infrastructure. Join us, and you’ll play a meaningful role in ensuring the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world.
Description
In this role you will write and own software that runs on all of Apple’s server infrastructure to ensure it has the best security in the world! We own design, implementation, and execution of services and applications for Security use cases. Goals for this role will include authoring software that does security authorization and access controls at Apple’s scale. We handle ambiguity quite often at Apple. We are looking for someone who has experience distilling use cases and requirements down to make them into software applications. Another vital aspect of this role is teamwork. We regularly partner with our direct team and stakeholders on projects. We are a small team of senior software engineers that work to establish great partnerships with cross functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
Minimum Qualifications
Consistent record of delivering high quality enterprise software (5 + years of experience)
Experience writing applications in Rust, C++, C, and/or GO
Solid understanding of the full SW development lifecycle
Knowledgeable of distributed systems design patterns and security implications, as well as common infrastructure components including: network architecture, server fleet provisioning and configuration, OOB management, storage, load balancing, virtualization, Kubernetes
In-depth knowledge of technologies such as SSL, TCP/IP, Caching solutions, X 509 certificates, and systems application performance tuning
Deep understanding of Object Oriented and SOA design concepts
Experience with Linux, Shell Scripts
Experience in designing and handling systems with high performance, scalability and availability
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment on fast paced projects
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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