Software Engineer, Calls Security

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly.

Our mission: create the best way to have a conversation and share an experience when you can't physically be with the most important people in your life.

The Calls Security team safeguards FaceTime's private and secure calling experience across FaceTime, SharePlay, Phone, and Voicemail. You'll design, implement, maintain, and strengthen robust security features that protect our users. You'll perform code reviews with a focus on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities, and investigate and respond to security incidents.

Working mostly in Swift and Objective-C, you'll build protocols, frameworks, and daemons with a focus on secure system design. You'll collaborate across teams, develop defensible opinions on what to keep and what to change, and bring empathy for the countless users who rely on us every day.

Description

Join us in strengthening the Apple ecosystem and bringing users together with innovative, secure communications technologies. The Calls Security team is a collaborative group of engineers looking for a motivated teammate who wants to build products that change our customers' lives. What you build will protect the privacy and security of people connecting with loved ones, colleagues, and communities around the world. We value technical leadership, curiosity, and the different experiences each team member brings. You'll work with teams across Apple and contribute to features used by millions.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent
Solid software development and system design skills with a focus on secure system design.
Experience developing for the Apple ecosystem, and proficiency in object-oriented programming in Swift or Objective-C.
Clear communication and collaboration skills; you can explain complex ideas and work effectively across teams
Self-directed problem-solving abilities; you can dig into ambiguous problems and find a path forward

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of secure coding practices, security protocols, and encryption techniques; familiarity with cryptography standards is a plus (e.g., Secure Frame, Integrated Encryption Scheme, Messaging Layer Security)
Familiarity with peer-to-peer or client-server architecture and network protocols
Experience with secure communication protocols, especially in handling untrusted data

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, California, United States

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.