Platform Architect, Security

Apple Inc

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Austin, TX
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100 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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TL;DR · Platform Architect, Security

The Platform Architect - Security (Platform Architecture) joins the Platform Architecture group to secure advanced consumer devices by defining platform-level security requirements and maintaining device-level policies across multiple environments. This role involves leading cross-functional teams through the product development cycle to design security solutions for SOCs, devices, and factories. Key responsibilities include developing threat models, creating system-level specifications for integration, and identifying emerging threats to drive architecture evolution. The candidate must possess expertise in cryptographic principles, platform security primitives like Secure Boot and Secure Update, and threat modeling across software, hardware, and system designs. Technical skills required include knowledge of operating system concepts such as isolation and virtualization, along with experience in Python, C, and Unix shell scripting. The role focuses on protecting user privacy while ensuring a high-quality experience for millions of global customers.

What you'll do

  • Develop threat models and security architectures for new products and technologies.
  • Derive system security requirements and design novel mitigations with engineering teams.
  • Create detailed system-level specifications to guide product development, integration, and quality assurance.
  • Drive the adoption of platform-level security architectures across hardware, software, and server elements.
  • Identify emerging threats and new attack vectors to evolve architecture ahead of industry trends.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to define, drive, and productize security features.
  • Design security solutions that enhance the profile of SoCs, devices, and manufacturing facilities.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor of Science degree or relevant industry experience is required.
  • Experience with basic cryptographic principles including symmetric/asymmetric crypto, encryption vs authentication, and public key infrastructure.
  • Experience with platform security primitives such as Secure Boot, Secure Update, and secure lifecycle management.
  • Experience in threat modeling for security features across software, hardware, and system designs.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives to define, drive, and productize security features.
  • A minimum of 20 years of relevant industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience communicating highly technical details to non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with operating system concepts like isolation, privilege levels, virtualization, and confidential computing.

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