Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security

Apple Inc

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: New York City, NYParis, FranceCupertino, CA
Salary: $147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Offensive Security Researcher, Kernel & Embedded Security

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As an Offensive Security Researcher at Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture team, you will join a dedicated group focused on safeguarding billions of devices by identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in the kernel and embedded layers of Apple platforms. Your day-to-day responsibilities include conducting offensive security research across operating system kernels, boot ROMs, firmware, secure enclaves, and other low-level components to enhance product security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and fortify critical security architectures. This role requires expertise in vulnerability research, exploitation techniques such as memory corruption and race conditions, and proficiency in AI tools like LLMs for security analysis. Familiarity with programming languages including C, C++, Python, Swift, or Objective-C, along with experience using reverse-engineering tools like IDA or Ghidra, is essential. Deep knowledge of kernel internals and embedded processor security will further enhance your impact on Apple's cutting-edge security initiatives.

Skills

C C++ Python Swift Objective-C LLMs Machine Learning IDA Ghidra Virtual Memory Management System Call Interfaces Driver Frameworks Firmware Security Analysis Secure Boot Chains Hardware Trust Anchors Embedded Processors Security DMA-capable Peripherals Baseband Security Memory Corruption Race Conditions Use-after-free

What you'll do

Conduct offensive security research on operating system kernels and embedded components.
Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in low-level system software to enhance security.
Develop and utilize AI techniques for advanced security analysis and tooling.
Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate and strengthen kernel and firmware layers.
Reverse-engineer complex systems to uncover hidden security flaws and weaknesses.
Apply deep knowledge of virtual memory management and driver frameworks to research.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in vulnerability research targeting OS kernels, firmware, or embedded components.
Strong understanding of low-level vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques.
Ability to apply AI techniques and tools for security research.
Deep knowledge of kernel internals including virtual memory management and system call interfaces.
Experience with firmware and boot ROM security analysis, secure boot chains, and hardware trust anchors.
Familiarity with embedded processors and coprocessors security.

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