Director of Software Engineering - Security

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$305,000–$487,200 / yr
Posted
23 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $183k
This role $396k
$99k most similar roles pay here $529k

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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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 638 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director of Software Engineering - Security

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.

What you'll do

  • Lead high-performing software engineering teams focused on security-first principles.
  • Set strategic vision for software security across Apple Services Engineering.
  • Ensure secure design, deployment, and infrastructure support for large-scale services.
  • Mentor engineers in integrating security and quality into the development lifecycle.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and operational excellence within the security team.

What we're looking for

  • 15+ years of software security engineering experience, including 10+ years in leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of scaling engineering teams and delivering high-impact projects.
  • Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures.
  • Deep expertise in secure development lifecycle methodologies and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code.
  • Extensive knowledge of security frameworks and identity and access management.

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