Director of Software Engineering, Security

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$311,100–$496,900 / yr
Posted
121 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $404k
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This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $159,000–$227,975 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $404k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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About Apple Inc

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 1984 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $175,000–$277,600 across 1590 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Director of Software Engineering, Security

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The Director of Software Engineering - Security joins the Apple Service Engineering team to lead and inspire a world-class team of software engineers building secure, scalable, and high-performance security systems. This leader will be part of the security leadership team, responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for software security across all services infrastructure. The role involves mentoring teams, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring security is integrated into every stage of the development lifecycle. Key responsibilities include managing complex security challenges and overseeing projects involving distributed systems and cloud-native architectures. Required expertise includes secure coding practices, identity and access management, and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing large-scale services while maintaining high availability and meeting rigorous security expectations for global users.

What does a Software Engineering Director earn?

Median $262275 from 30 postings across 13 companies.

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Skills

Distributed Systems Cloud Security SDLC Infrastructure as Code AWS Azure GCP Identity and Access Management Secure Coding Open Source Cloud-Native Architecture Security Frameworks

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor high-performing software engineering teams in a security-first environment.
  • Set and execute the strategic vision for software security across all Apple Services Engineering.
  • Build secure, scalable, and high-performance security systems for large-scale services.
  • Integrate security and quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.
  • Oversee the design and deployment of infrastructure that supports global service scalability.
  • Manage complex security challenges involving distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
  • Drive key product innovations by influencing diverse stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of software security engineering experience.
  • 10+ years of experience 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 various layers of 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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