Principal Security Engineer at Apple
Seattle, WA 98105, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 25

Salary

197400.0

Posted On

06 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Network Security, Threat Modeling, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Coding Practices, Architecture, Application Security, Code, Leadership, Information Security

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

We are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead the charge in safeguarding our platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be a leader with vision and technical authority, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and drive adoption of security frameworks that protect our critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to set the standard in security engineering, influencing a diverse range of projects and ensure our platforms remain resilient against emerging threats.

DESCRIPTION

In this role, you will act as the senior security technical leader, defining and implementing security standards and practices that align with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will be the go-to authority on a broad range of security domains, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, application security. You will drive the design and deployment of secure and scalable architectures, ensuring security is embedded into our platforms from the ground up. You will conduct detailed risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security seamlessly into product design and infrastructure, encouraging a security-first culture across the organization. You will mentor and guide engineers across the organization, building a culture of security awareness and technical excellence. You will provide thought leadership to drive innovative security practices. You will lead and coordinate complex security incidents and investigations, including post-mortem analysis and forensic reviews, to continuously improve security protocols and responses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management, network security, or application security.
  • Expert knowledge in threat modeling, secure architecture, and secure coding practices.
  • Strong coding ability in complied language (eg. Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices.
  • Leadership: Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture.
  • Experience engaging with tough security problems across multiple teams that require creative problem solving in large organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Visionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them.
  • Problem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions.
  • Communicator: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical partners.
Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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