WebKit Privacy & Adtech Engineer

Apple Inc.
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
$ 147K

Job location

Tech stack

C++
Software Engineering
System Programming
Web Platforms
Web Standards
WebKit
Information Technology

Job description

The WebKit Privacy & Adtech team builds and maintains Intelligent Tracking Prevention, Advanced Tracking Protection, anti fingerprinting, and privacy-preserving ad attribution for Safari and apps. We do our work in the web engine which means systems programming. We are active in web standards, working with other browser vendors as well as website owners on how to progress the web platform with both privacy and advertising in mind.

Requirements

Systems programming skills using C++ or similar manual memory managed and pointer-based language

Knowledge in how cross-site tracking and fingerprinting works

Experience in ad attribution, ad targeting, and other forms of advertising measurement

A passion for advocating for users and advancing online privacy

BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on web standards in organizations like W3C and IETF

Experience using privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy, multi-party computation, and homomorphic encryption to deliver utility while protecting users

C++ and Swift programming

Experience using large language models for software engineering

Benefits & conditions

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

About the company

At Apple, we care about people, and privacy is about people. Advertising is a very popular way to fund websites and traditionally, online advertising has involved technology that's bad for privacy, such as user tracking. Making both things work well - privacy and advertising - is the mission of WebKit Privacy & Adtech. WebKit is the web engine in Safari, the world's fastest and most power efficient web browser. WebKit is Open Source and one of the most popular frameworks for apps in iOS, watchOS, and macOS. WebKit also powers several of Apple's own apps such as Mail, Books, and News. Our responsibilities stretch across all of those use cases.

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