Security Software Engineering Manager, SEAR

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

The SPEAR team within Apple’s Security Engineering & Architecture organization is seeking a collaborative system software engineering manager to improve the security of end-user devices. SPEAR engineers make impactful security improvements across Apple’s operating systems by designing and implementing hardening measures that eliminate classes of vulnerabilities. Their work includes accelerating the use of memory-safe languages and deeply refactoring key system components to build security into their core, while preserving the stability and performance Apple users rely on.

The manager will lead projects with teams across the lower levels of Apple’s software stack, delivering robust and maintainable system software features that improve end-user security. They will lead a team adopting AI in the software development process, hire and develop engineers, and help set standards for cross-functional collaboration and engineering excellence. The broader mission is to advance software security and help protect users against malicious and well-resourced adversaries.

Requirements

• Experience leading a low-level system software team developing kernel, device driver, firmware, or hypervisor software with stringent security requirements.
• Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals.
• Understanding of software security principles.
• Knowledge of hardware and CPU architecture.
• Experience building a strong and diverse team, promoting a healthy team culture, driving process improvements, and supporting team members’ career growth.
• Proven track record of owning and leading successful software project delivery.
• Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multifunctional projects.
• Experience with modern systems programming languages such as Rust or Swift.
• Enthusiasm for applying AI to problems requiring engineering rigor and high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers improving the security of critical low-level operating system software.
• Grow the team by hiring and developing engineering talent at all experience levels.
• Manage software security projects through concept, design, implementation, testing, and handoff.
• Foster a collaborative team culture through creative problem solving and mutual understanding and respect.
• Analyze projects for improvement opportunities and implement continuous improvements.
• Guide the team in integrating AI into software development, including improving testing and tooling.
• Partner with security engineering leaders to develop the team’s roadmap and respond to emerging threats.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed