> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2752597-secure-systems-engineer-platform-architecture-security-team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2752597-secure-systems-engineer-platform-architecture-security-team). 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). --- # Secure Systems Engineer - Platform Architecture Security Team - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Beaverton, OR, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Apple Products, Computing Platforms, User Authentication, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, System Programming, Trusted Systems, Transport Layer Security, Delivery Pipeline, Information Technology, U-Boot, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3380065861&tx=KP3535FFF&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related engineering degree or equivalent job-related experience. * Experience applying security practices to the design, development, or operation of production services. * Experience with common programming languages such as Python or Go. * Experience conducting security architecture reviews, threat modeling, or identifying vulnerabilities in complex distributed systems. * Experience with cryptography and security protocols, including at least two of the following: PKI, TLS, Key Management, Secure Boot, or Authentication/Authorization., * 10+ years of relevant industry experience. * Ability to understand complex systems, employing strong critical thinking skills to identify security issues in implementation and architecture. * Knowledge of cryptographic principles (e.g., symmetric vs asymmetric crypto, confidentiality vs integrity) and technologies such as authentication and authorization, key management, TLS, certificate lifecycle management, secure boot, and PKI. * Experience designing and developing secure services and scalable infrastructure for highly available applications, such as distributed systems, micro-services, and cloud platforms. * Familiarity with, or practical application of, threat modeling methodologies such as STRIDE or Trike. * DevOps experience, such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), or automation of development, testing, and deployment pipelines. * Ability to track emerging security trends and threats and proactively incorporate them into PKI architecture and signing policy to stay ahead of evolving risks. * Experience with systems programming languages such as C or C++. ## Description At Apple, our Platform Architecture group is responsible for connecting our hardware, software, and servers into one unified system. You'll join a team of architects who are dedicated to securing the world's most advanced consumer devices. Our products are trusted for storing personal data, and our goal is to ensure cutting-edge safeguards for our users. The services our team supports exist to make those products secure: they establish the trust each device depends on, from the factory floor through every day in a customer's hands. We're looking for dedicated and inspired individuals to help improve on the security of Apple's products., In this role, you will define the architecture and oversee the operation of distributed systems that set and enforce security policy for the development, manufacture, deployment, and operation of Apple products, ultimately driving continuous security improvements for these products. This role is largely self-directed and suits an engineer with deep hands-on experience building and operating secure systems who is ready to grow into an architectural role. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Cloud Chaos and Microservices Mayhem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/104-cloud-chaos-and-microservices-mayhem) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. Developers Decide What Actually Gets Deployed.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/693-events-like-rsac-get-you-cisos-developers-decide-what-actually-gets-deployed) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)