> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/166378-software-engineer-sear](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/166378-software-engineer-sear). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, SEAR - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $181,100.0 - $318,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Cloud Services, Build Management, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Objective C++ - **Published:** May 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=121c479c59ab2e76 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Distributed systems?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Excellent Swift, Objective-C, or Go programming skills Experience with high-availability operations management, including deployment automation and rollback strategies Familiarity with security architecture design and review Effective communication of complex technical concepts Track record of shipping customer-facing services or products 5+ years of experience with cross-functional technical leadership Minimum Qualifications BS/MS in Computer Science or 5+ years equivalent experience Ability to demonstrate strong problem solving and logic in backend programming Experienced with building cloud services and distributed systems at scale Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of cross-organizational projects","internalDetails":null ## Description Our team cares deeply about providing Apple's customers with the highest standard in security and privacy on our products. We design and build software that implements security features into Apple's build systems that affect the software that is shipped to Apple's customers. In addition to writing software, we perform security analysis on these internal systems to assess threats and security risks. Ultimately, our mission is to protect the security and privacy for our customers' 1B+ devices. Here are examples of the kinds of projects you will be working on with us: * Implement an identity-aware access proxy for internal service to service communication * Evangelize and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization * Build tools and integrations for 10k developers to easily sign code and code reviews ## Related Videos - [You’re a great coder? That alone won’t get you far: The soft skills secret in IT success](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1076-you-re-a-great-coder-that-alone-won-t-get-you-far-the-soft-skills-secret-in-it-success) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? Insights from 16 Years of Review Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1135-are-code-reviews-worth-it-insights-from-16-years-of-review-data) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [An (In-)Complete Guide to C++ Object Lifetimes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1060-an-in-complete-guide-to-c-object-lifetimes) - [Build a CI/CD pipeline to automate code reviews and ensure code quality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/349-build-a-ci-cd-pipeline-to-automate-code-reviews-and-ensure-code-quality) - [Building a framework-independent component library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1679-building-a-framework-independent-component-library) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)