Principal Security Engineer

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionIn this role, you will act as the senior security technical leader, defining and implementing security standards and practices that align with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will be the go-to authority on a broad range of security domains, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, and application security. You will drive the design and deployment of secure and scalable architectures, ensuring security is embedded into our platforms from the ground up. You will conduct detailed risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to 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. You will lead and coordinate complex security incidents and investigations, including post-mortem analysis and forensic reviews, to continuously improve security protocols and responses.Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management, network security, or application security.
• Expert knowledge in threat modeling, secure architecture, and secure coding practices.
• Strong coding ability in compiled languages (e.g., Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture.
• Experience engaging with complex security problems across multiple teams that require creative problem solving in large organizations.Preferred Qualifications
  • 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. Apple offers a comprehensive total compensation package, including base pay within a range depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is $197,400 to $360,200. Employees may also participate in stock programs, receive benefits such as medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, discounts, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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