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Software Engineer (Cloud Security), AI & Data Platforms (AiDP)

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Posted Aug 20, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$150.4K – $225.3K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, CyberSecurity or a related work experience

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Role Summary

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The Cloud Security Engineer will build security solutions for on-premise and multi-cloud environments within Apple’s AI & Data Platforms team. The role focuses on cloud security architecture, cloud infrastructure software, data protection, and security standards across data store technologies.

What You'll Do

  • Design cloud security architectures to meet global regulatory requirements such as GDPR and PIPL
  • Research technologies and solutions to secure data in a hybrid multi-cloud environment
  • Design, develop, deploy, and maintain software for cloud infrastructure
  • Work independently on critical, time-sensitive, and high-visibility projects
  • Conduct meetings with cross-functional teams to ensure security standards are implemented across data store technologies
  • Put processes and tools in place to improve responses to defects and incidents

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Qualifications

Required: 3+ years of security experience; 2+ years of hands-on cloud technology experience; expertise building applications using Java or Python; experience in identity and access management, encryption, and analytic security domains; experience with GenAI and machine learning in anomaly detection and UBA; bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, CyberSecurity, or related work experience.

Required

  • 3+ years experience with focus on security
  • 2+ years hands-on experience with Cloud Technologies
  • Expertise in building applications using Java or Python
  • Experience in identity and access management, encryption, and analytic domains of security
  • Experience with GenAI, machine learning in anomaly detection and UBA space
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, CyberSecurity or a related work experience

Preferred

  • AliCloud experience
  • Service-level objectives
  • Automation
  • Visualizations

Original job description

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

AI & Data Platforms (AiDP) is IS&T's engine for AI-powered innovation. The team brings together data, application development, and machine learning — including generative AI — along with data services and customer success functions, to help IS&T build solutions more efficiently and streamline the adoption and embedding of generative AI across Apple.

Description

We are seeking an extraordinary Cloud Security Engineer who is passionate about data and security and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where both individual drive and team collaboration are the keys to success. This is a technical hands-on role that is focused on building solutions for security for on-premise and multi-cloud environments.

Responsibilities

Design cloud security architectures to meet global regulatory requirements e.g GDPR/PIPL

Research new technologies and solutions to secure data in an hybrid multi-cloud environment

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain software for cloud infrastructure

Work independently with limited supervision for critical, time sensitive and high visible projects

Conduct regular meetings with the cross functional teams to ensure Security standards are adequately implemented across all data store technologies

Recognize that defects and incidents are a precious opportunity to improve, and put processes and tools in place to drive those improvements

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years experience with focus on security

2+ years hands-on experience with Cloud Technologies, AliCloud experience preferred

Expertise in building applications using Java or Python

Experience in identity and access management, encryption, and analytic domains of security

Experience with GenAI, machine learning in anomaly detection and UBA space

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, CyberSecurity or a related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Good understanding for service-level objectives and ability to measure, report and enforce them using automation and visualizations

Self starter with excellent interpersonal skills, and capable of working with cross functional teams and varying levels of management

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, 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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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

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.