Director of Software Engineering, Security

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$311,100–$496,900 / yr
Posted
166 days ago
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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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JOB TITLE: Director of Software Engineering - Security The Director of Software Engineering - Security joins the Apple Service Engineering team to lead engineering teams in building secure, scalable, and high-performance security systems. This leader will set and execute the strategic vision for software security across all services, ensuring security is a fundamental consideration from initial system design to infrastructure deployment. Key responsibilities include mentoring software engineers, fostering a culture of operational excellence, and delivering high-impact projects. The role requires expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and secure development lifecycle methodologies. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with cloud security platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, infrastructure as code, security frameworks, and identity and access management. The work involves solving complex security challenges for large-scale services including Apple Music, iCloud, and the App Store.

Skills

Distributed Systems Cloud Security SDLC Infrastructure as Code Identity and Access Management AWS Azure GCP Cloud-native Architectures Secure Coding Open Source Development System Software

What you'll do

  • Set and execute the strategic vision for software security across all Apple Services Engineering.
  • Lead and mentor high-performing software engineering teams to build secure, scalable systems.
  • Ensure security is integrated into every stage of the system design and deployment process.
  • Oversee the development of high-performance security systems for large-scale distributed services.
  • Guide engineering teams in integrating security and quality into the development lifecycle.
  • Manage cloud security initiatives and infrastructure as code across various application layers.
  • Drive key product innovations and security opportunities across diverse internal stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of software security engineering experience.
  • 10+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven ability to scale engineering teams and deliver high-impact projects.
  • Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience across the application stack from system software to cloud applications.
  • Deep knowledge of secure development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code.
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks and identity and access management.

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