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Apple System Software Engineer Security United States, California, Cupertino 354532298
30.08.2024
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Description
Each project will involve solving unique challenges while handling the following core responsibilities:Efficiently gain familiarity with new codebases.Contribute to design of kernel, driver, and firmware security hardening projects, including memory safety technology adoption, mitigation deployment, sandboxing/isolation, refactoring, and other approaches as necessary.Update existing low-level software codebases or create new codebases as necessary to achieve project goals using the most appropriate language, potentially including C, C++, or Swift.Document changes and new architectural elements, creating training materials required for partner team to maintain changes going forward.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience developing software for low-level environments such as firmware, hardware drivers, kernels, or hypervisors
- Strong interest in security and a desire to develop your skills in that area
- Deep understanding of a system programming language such as C or C++
- Understanding of how low-level software is compiled to machine code and interacts with hardware
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively about technical topics (verbal and written)
- Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects
- Ability quickly get up to speed on new codebases and adjust your approach to meet the needs of diverse projects and requirements
- Bachelor of Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or equivalent skills and work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- This role requires openness to new ways of approaching low-level software to achieve stronger security. While experience in these areas is not required, this could include use of memory safe languages, safer C++ abstractions, and C memory safety extensions.
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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