Job Description

As a Senior Security Engineer in Retail Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in securing Apple's Retail and Online Store ecosystem - from flagship customer experiences to the critical backend systems that support transactions, customer data, and operational infrastructure. Apple seeks an individual with a strong technical security background and a deep passion for security. Your ability to partner with, influence, and empower engineering teams will be just as important as your technical expertise.

Description

In this role you will: -Influence the development of secure architecture through security requirements, architecture reviews and threat modelling. -Act as a security partner to engineering teams-embedding yourself into their workflows and guiding secure-by-design principles. -Build and maintain trusted relationships across engineering, product, and security functions. -Conduct red team engagements that simulate real-world threats, then translate findings into actionable insights and learning opportunities for engineering teams. -Perform in-depth security assessments and hands-on technical deep dives across a broad spectrum of technologies, ranging from web applications to cloud infrastructure, cryptographic protocols to AI and machine learning. -Develop and maintain custom tools that enable a more effective, efficient and scalable security program. -Deliver technical guidance, workshops, and training sessions to up skill engineering teams in secure development practices. -Drive security initiatives aimed at measurably improving the organization's security posture. -Thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, seamlessly context-switching across multiple projects, technologies, and threat landscapes. Apple is seeking candidates who have: -Passion for information security. -Proven experience collaborating with engineering teams to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. -Deep technical understanding of web, infrastructure, mobile, network and cloud security principles. -Adaptability and curiosity to learn new technologies, platforms, and threat landscapes. -Proficient in scripting and programming (e.g., Go, Java, JavaScript, Python). Additional Requirements: -Ability and willingness to work both from the office and from home. -Occasional international travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in an existing security engineer, security consultant, security architect, penetration tester or similar role. Expertise in threat modelling, secure architecture design, and reviewing complex systems. Strong capability in penetration testing applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience). Relevant certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSWE). Experience with CTFs, bug bounty programs, or published research.





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