Principal Security Software Engineer

Apple • Seattle, WA

6h

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Security Software Engineer to lead the charge in
safeguarding our platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In
this high-impact role, you will be a leader with vision and technical authority,
collaborating across teams to design, implement, and drive adoption of security
frameworks that protect our critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to
set the standard in security engineering, influencing a diverse range of
projects and ensure our platforms remain resilient against emerging threats.

DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will act as a Principal Security Engineer, defining and
implementing security standards and practices that align with company goals,
regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will be the engineering
team’s main point of contact to solve critical security challenges, and thus
will need to rely on your expertise in a broad range of security domains,
including cloud security, network security, data protection, application
security, and emergency response. Partnering both with the engineering teams and
the rest of the security team, you will drive the design and deployment of
secure and scalable architectures, ensuring security is embedded into our
platforms from the ground up. Through collaboration with engineering, product,
privacy, legal, and compliance teams, you will help us integrate security
seamlessly into product design and infrastructure, encouraging a security-first
culture across the organization. You will mentor and guide engineers across the
organization, building a culture of security awareness and technical excellence.
You will provide thought leadership to drive innovative security practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering, including expertise in one or more areas such as cloud security, network security, or application security
• Expert knowledge in threat modeling, vulnerability management, security architecture, and secure coding practices
• Deep expertise in AWS, GCP or Azure
• Strong coding or scripting skills (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA)
• Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture

Nice To Haves

• Experience building a secure cloud, not just using one securely
• Visionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them
• Problem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions
• Communicator: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal