Software Engineer, Trusted Execution, SEAR

Cupertino Posted 9/15/2026 Leaves the board in 7 days
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Help define the security properties and architecture for the next-generation operating system. Design and implement new approaches to securing device boot flow, authenticating OS assets, code signing, execution monitoring, and malware mitigation to help protect our customers while enabling Apple to develop one of the richest platforms on the market. Come up with new and innovative ways of increasing security and privacy while preserving ease-of-use and growing the quality of the user experience. Work cooperatively with other parts of Apple on technologies and initiatives to improve security and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications
5 years of experience as a Software Engineer in a Systems Programming or Kernel Development role
Strong understanding of operating systems internals
Industry knowledge of OS security and applied cryptography (PKI, Attestations, Public Key Signatures)
Excellent C and Systems programming skills including secure development practices

Preferred Qualifications
A passion for crafting effective and pragmatic security technologies in the operating systems arena
Experience with malware detection or response in a modern operating system.
Initiative to provide architectural mentorship to teams lacking resident security expertise
Ability to critically analyze security properties of a system via a threat model
Understanding of past, current and emerging security exploits
Ability to delivery proven work on tight schedules
Excellent collaboration skills

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