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Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services

Today Cupertino, CA

Join us at the heart of Apple's security ecosystem! JMET develops custom server side security solutions which enable Apple to meet the security and privacy objectives for all products. Our services are responsible for establishing hardware root of trust, System and Module provisioning and certification, Secure Software Update, and Secure Repair initiatives to name a few. Every product that we manufacture, minus soft goods, interacts with one or more JMET services during its lifecycle.

We are looking for a proficient Security Server Application Engineer to join a new project team and work on our next exciting initiative. The ideal candidate is a strong programmer with demonstrated track records working on mission-critical security systems. This role involves a blend of technical acumen and collaborative skills, as you'll work with a diverse set of cross functional teams. This role also requires the candidate to provide operational support and occasional travel when need arises.

Description

We are looking for a strong programmer with experience in memory and compute constrained environments. Passion for security and development excellency is required. In addition to solid technical skills, candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be self starters that are comfortable with the unknown and are capable of mentoring engineers and more junior security teammates.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track records in shipping mission-critical security components in C/C++ or Swift that runs on memory constrained environments

Proven track records in leading large cross-functional teams in mission-critical initiatives

Proven track records in designing, implementing, and supporting large scale security systems that are in production today

Proven track records in presenting to senior leadership and executives, ability to read the room and represent project team appropriately

Minimum Qualifications

12+ years of relevant industry experience shipping critical deliverables

Proficiency in C/C++, and Swift or other object-oriented languages

Solid understanding in cryptographic primitives, such as PKI, ASN1, x.509, authentication protocols, key exchange protocols, and PQC algorithms

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200607023-3956_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:24

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