Product Security Software Engineer

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We are seeking a skilled systems engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated security vulnerability detection and remediation systems. This role combines software engineering expertise with security domain knowledge to build scalable automation and AI-driven solutions, directly impacting the protection of billions of users across a growing product ecosystem.

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

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

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

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