Apple

Apple

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Senior Security Engineer - Strategic Risk

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Posted Oct 17, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Cybersecurity
Salary
$175K – $308.5K/yr
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Experience
Senior Level 7 or more years conducting security reviews, incident response, threat modeling, or security engineering

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Role Summary

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The Senior Security Engineer serves as the security point of contact for large engineering efforts, helping teams identify and address risks to customer accounts, data, and services throughout development. The role conducts security reviews and investigations and develops scalable security improvements.

What You'll Do

  • Identify user account security improvements and establish security goals.
  • Lead discovery conversations about architecture, security posture, and adoption blockers.
  • Measure and communicate risks to leaders and stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement AI technologies to manage risk.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and investigations.
  • Research emerging technologies, threats, and vulnerabilities to define security requirements and controls.

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Qualifications

7 or more years conducting security reviews, incident response, threat modeling, or security engineering; ability to design, document, and implement security processes; understanding of cloud-native architecture and managed platform services; expertise in threat modeling, operational threat intelligence, attack vectors, and frameworks; understanding of applied cryptography, access control, and modern authentication; experience with enterprise log collection and analysis platforms such as Splunk or OSQuery.

Preferred

  • Experience with threat hunting, insider risk and/or investigations
  • Experience working with data engineers to define metrics and interpret results from detection and risk models
  • Experience in applying and experimenting with AI/ML to solve security-related use cases

Original job description

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Summary

The Apple Services Engineering Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, App Store, and Maps). As part of the ASE Security team, you will help manage the security needs of Apple’s services around the world. You will build and integrate the security controls, guardrails, and frameworks that help protect our customers data in Apple’s infrastructure. Your work will help build solutions to a variety of outstanding security risks to Apple systems and data. Join us, and you’ll play a meaningful role in ensuring the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world.

Description

In this role, you will be the primary security team point of contact for several large engineering efforts. You will work with engineering teams throughout their development lifecycle. You will conduct security reviews, post incident reviews, develop threat models, and use the insights from these engagements to build scalable methodologies. You will help define, automate and advocate for application level and platform-wide security improvements with a focus on risks to customer accounts and data. You will play a hands on role in ensuring that programs are reviewed, adjusted, implemented and tested appropriately.

Responsibilities

Identify areas for improvement related to user account security and establish appropriate security goals
Lead discovery conversations to understand architecture, current security posture, and blockers to adoption
Measure and communicate risks to leaders and stakeholders
Develop and implement AI technologies to manage risk
Perform post-incident reviews and investigations
Research and identify emerging technologies, threats, and vulnerabilities to proactively define security requirements and controls before they reach production
Partner with teams to improve the security of their services and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

7 or more years conducting security reviews, incident response, threat modeling, or security engineering
Demonstrated ability to design, document, and implement new security processes
Understanding of cloud-native architecture and managed platform service (eg. compute, storage, networking, databases)
Expertise in threat modeling, operational threat intelligence, and common attack vectors and frameworks.
Understanding of applied cryptography, access control, modern authentication frameworks, and other security mechanisms
Experience with enterprise log collection and analysis platforms (e.g., Splunk, OSQuery)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with threat hunting, insider risk and/or investigations
Experience working with data engineers to define metrics and interpret results from detection and risk models
Experience in applying and experimenting with AI/ML, to solve security related use-cases

Pay & Benefits — Seattle, Washington, 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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.