Principal Security Software Engineer
Apple Inc
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This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $150,262–$215,712 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $396k versus about $183k for comparable roles.
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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
Apple Inc currently has 638 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $171,600–$272,100 across 505 roles with salary data.
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The Director of Software Engineering role within Apple Service Engineering’s Security team is a senior leadership position aimed at guiding the technical direction and strategic vision for software security across all ASE services. This hands-on leader will oversee high-performing engineering teams tasked with building secure, scalable systems that support Apple’s global services such as iCloud and Siri. Key responsibilities include fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence while ensuring security is integrated into every aspect of system design and deployment. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software security engineering, including extensive leadership roles, and expertise in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and secure development lifecycle methodologies. Proficiency with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, as well as knowledge of security frameworks and identity management, is essential for this role that demands a deep understanding of complex security challenges at scale.
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