Software Engineering Manager, Security

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$206,200–$356,400 / yr
Posted
144 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $281k
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This role pays more than 96% of similar roles. Most pay $160,125–$217,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $281k versus about $189k 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 · Software Engineering Manager, Security

As the Software Engineering Manager, Security, SEAR, you will lead a team within the Data Protection group of the Security Engineering & Architecture organization. You will manage engineers responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining technologies that secure on-device content, including encryption at rest, passcode security, software attestation, key management, and boot security. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams in Silicon Engineering and Product Management to balance security, performance, and usability across various hardware and software layers. You will establish software assurance practices, improve developer experiences, and build robust recovery mechanisms against evolving threats. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in operating systems internals, systems programming, and applied cryptography. Preferred technical skills include proficiency in C, C++, Objective-C, or Swift to address complex security challenges across the system-on-a-chip, kernel, and userland software environments.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn in California?

Median $281300 from 35 postings across 13 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Data Protection technologies including encryption, passcode security, and key management.
  • Define and implement security solutions that balance competing factors like performance, usability, and high-level security.
  • Collaborate with Silicon Engineering teams to integrate security features into new hardware and products.
  • Establish new benchmarks for software assurance and improve the developer experience for content protection.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate evolving security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop robust recovery mechanisms to safeguard customer data from loss or theft.
  • Mentor and coach team members to achieve their full potential in impact and career growth.

What we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of experience leading security or software teams.
  • Proven track record of shipping pragmatic security technologies in customer-facing services or products.
  • Excellent skills for coaching team members and fostering partnerships across organizational boundaries.
  • Ability to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules with a professional attitude.
  • Strong understanding of operating systems internals and experience with systems programming.
  • Strong understanding of applied cryptography, access control, and other security mechanisms.
  • Programming background in C, C++, Objective-C, and/or Swift.
  • Understanding of past, current, and emerging security exploit trends.

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