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# SoC Security Architect - Platform Architecture

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $212,000.0 - $318,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Perl (Programming Language), Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Trusted Systems, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Software Security, Information Technology, Operating System Security, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1442b6123473f36e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Threat Modeling (Architecture security)?, 20 years of relevant industry experience.

MS or PhD in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.

Solid background of applied cryptography.

Exposure to OS security.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability to independently pursue new ideas and innovations.

Good knowledge of Verilog/VHDL.

Experience in C/C++ and interpretive language such as Perl/Python.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.

Experience in definition of secure systems.

Experience in threat modeling and weaknesses analysis.

Experience with SoC architecture.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect with experience spanning both hardware and software. You will work with a multi-functional engineering team to define, design, and verify security systems. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product., As part of the Platform Architecture organization, the Security Architecture team has a mission to provide rock-solid security foundation to Apple's products. We evaluate security threats, define security features, architect security solutions. We collaborate with the software teams to ensure seamless security systems. We work together with different silicon teams throughout the entire design flow to guarantee state-of-the-art security goes into various in-house and out-sourced silicon chips.","responsibilities":"Analysis of Hardware and Software attack vectors.

Definition of Hardware and Software security related features.

Architecture of security solutions in HW and SW.

Development of evaluation plans for both HW and SW.


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