Platform Architect - Security

As a member of Platform Architecture, you will lead cross-functional teams throughout the product development cycle. Further, as part of this high-visibility team, you will frequently collaborate with other security architects and researchers across Apple including software, hardware, silicon, server, and product groups to identify, define and design security solutions that elevate overall security profile of our SOCs, devices, and factories.

BS degree.

Experience with basic cryptographic principles. (e.g., symmetric vs asymmetric crypto, encryption vs authentication, and/or public key infrastructure implementations)

Experience with platform security primitives. (e.g. Secure Boot, Secure Update, Secure Communication across entities, Secure lifecycle management etc.)

Experience in threat modeling system designs spanning across software, hardware and system designs.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD degree and 20+ years of relevant experience.

Experience in biometrics, user identification and authentication, imaging/camera security and/or Wi-Fi/BT/UWB security.

Experience in effectively communicating highly technical details to a non-technical audience and leading cross-functional initiatives to define, drive and productize security features.

Experience working with hardware architecture and design teams to define security solutions.

Ability to critically analyze security properties of a system and evaluate security policy requests via an established security architecture specification.

Ability to work cross-functionally with Privacy, Safety, Service, Manufacturing, Software, and/or Product teams to resolve system-level security issues.

Proven innovation in product / silicon / software security, e.g. patents, publications etc.

Programming and/or auditing experience with Python, C, and unix shell scripting.

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 $212,000 and $318,400, 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.

At Apple, we strive to do our life's best work by building a seamless ecosystem across tightly integrated hardware, software, and services. The Platform Architecture group is at the forefront of defining, designing and connecting this ecosystem. PA-Security group is a team of engineers who are dedicated to securing the world's most advanced consumer devices that are trusted for protecting individual privacy and storing personal data, while providing the highest quality user experience. We're looking for hardworking and inspired individuals to help raise the bar on the security of Apple's growing product line up, while continuing to ensure a quality user experience. In this role, you will identify and define platform level security requirements for new products, define and maintain device-level security policies across multiple environments for existing products, and drive adoption of platform level security architectures incorporating hardware, software, and server elements, through our cross-function partners. Together with the rest of the Platform Architecture team, your work will ensure millions of customers all around the world can confidently trust the devices they use every single day.