Product Security Software Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

67d • $147,400 - $272,100

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled systems engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated security vulnerability detection and remediation systems. This role combines software engineering expertise with security domain knowledge to build scalable automation and AI-driven solutions, directly impacting the protection of billions of users across a growing product ecosystem. You will join an intrepid team of engineers and partners building the future of Apple Product Security! Your role will focus on some of our most ambitious security automation efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a mixture of our core work: assessing security vulnerabilities, along with tool development to optimize our business operations. This will include contributions to our tool suite which supports our external security submission portal, our triage and routing tools, and our AI frameworks which power operations in security engineering and across Apple.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, Swift, or C/C++) for building robust security automation systems
• Familiarity with common AI capabilities, such as function calling, and their application to security use cases
• Experience with production deployment using containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools
• Proven ability to analyze and investigate security issues through systematic approaches and tooling
• Understanding of security principles including vulnerability classes, exploit techniques, and common attack vectors
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating across diverse technical teams and stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing or leveraging security tools such as fuzzers, static/dynamic analyzers, or vulnerability management platforms
• Field experience in vulnerability research, incident response, or security operations
• Track record of shipping tools to large user bases in enterprise environments

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered security vulnerability detection, analysis, and remediation tools including automated scanners and exploit analysis systems
• Build innovative automation frameworks (like Interlinked) to discover security bugs, triage vulnerabilities, and scale security operations across platforms
• Adapt cutting-edge AI capabilities to critical security use cases, including: function calling, anomaly detection, and intelligent vulnerability prioritization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with security researchers, engineering teams, and peer tech leads to integrate these solutions into existing workflows and drive AI adoption
• Deliver high-quality production tools using modern deployment practices (Kubernetes, Docker) while maintaining exceptional standards for security-critical systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• A range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree