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The Security Software Engineering Manager, SEAR leads a team within the Security Engineering & Architecture organization dedicated to improving end-user device security. This manager oversees a team of software engineers who design and implement security hardening measures across all operating systems. Key responsibilities include managing the full software lifecycle from concept to handoff, hiring and developing talent, and integrating AI into development processes to improve testing and tooling. The role requires expertise in low-level system software, including kernel, device driver, firmware, or hypervisor software. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of operating system fundamentals, hardware and CPU architecture, and software security principles. The work involves accelerating transitions to memory-safe languages like Rust or Swift and performing deep refactors to eliminate whole classes of vulnerabilities.
Lead a team of software engineers to improve the security of critical low-level operating system software.
Hire and develop top engineering talent across all experience levels to grow the organization.
Manage the full lifecycle of ambitious software security projects from concept and design to implementation and testing.
Integrate AI into the software development process to improve testing, tooling, and overall output quality.
Partner with other security engineering leaders to develop the team roadmap and respond to emerging threats.
Drive continuous process improvements by analyzing projects and ensuring improvements are implemented.
Design and implement security hardening measures to eliminate whole classes of vulnerabilities.
What we're looking for
Experience leading a low-level system software team developing kernel, device driver, firmware, or hypervisor software with stringent security requirements.
Deep understanding of operating system fundamentals.
Understanding of software security principles.
Knowledge of hardware and CPU architecture.
Experience building a strong and diverse team, promoting healthy team culture, driving process improvements, and supporting career growth.
Proven track record of owning and leading successful delivery of software projects.
Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects.
Experience with modern systems programming languages such as Rust or Swift (preferred).
Swift
C++
Rust
C
Objective-C
Memory Safety
Sandboxing
Multi-threaded Design
Object-Oriented Design
Operating Systems
System Programming
Refactoring
Security Hardening
C
C++
Objective C
Reverse Engineering
CI/CD
Containerization
Vulnerability Research
Incident Response
AI Frameworks
Security Automation
Monitoring Tools