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Security Software Engineering Manager - Platform and Frameworks

Yesterday Reedley, CA

The SPEAR team in Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is hiring a collaborative OS platform software engineering manager with a drive to improve the security of end user devices.

SPEAR is a dedicated team of software engineers who work on security hardening across all of Apple's operating systems. We operate as a tiger team to do hands-on work deploying security improvements wherever they are most needed. These improvements range from targeted adoptions of memory safety technologies to wholesale refactors that reorient key system components to build security into the core. Our work results in significant improvements to the security of Apple's apps and services without compromising the polished user experience over a billion users rely on every day.

As an engineering manager in SPEAR, you will lead projects in collaboration with the maintainers of core operating system components to make meaningful and sustainable security improvements. Your team will deliver well-designed, robust, and maintainable software features that meaningfully improve end user security. Your team's accomplishments will dramatically accelerate progress on improving the security of our users' devices. As a leader in a growing organization, you will hire and develop talented engineers who will help set the standard for cross-functional collaboration and engineering excellence.

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As a result of the collective effort of dedicated engineers like yourself, Apple's products are the most secure consumer devices on the market. Our mission is to continue to advance the state of the art of end user security. Our goal isn't simply to be the most secure: we're working to ensure the safety of every user's digital life, even against the most malicious and well-resourced adversaries.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters in related field

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

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 .

Client-provided location(s): Reedley, CA
Job ID: apple-200616354-3401_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:25

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    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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