Apple

AI & Data Security Engineer

Apple$120K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in data security, cybersecurity, security architecture, or data engineering with a focus on security
  • Proven experience with Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in cloud data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks
  • Strong knowledge of API security protocols such as OAuth2, OIDC, and SAML
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Go for automation and security controls
  • Understanding of data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA to enforce compliance
  • Experience with security logging and monitoring systems for detecting unauthorized access
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Responsibilities

  • Secure data throughout the entire AI lifecycle, from classification to model deployment
  • Design and enforce security policies including row-level and API-driven access controls
  • Collaborate with Data Governance, Legal, and Engineering teams on security compliance
  • Lead red team exercises to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in AI systems
  • Develop security standards and guidelines for scalable, secure AI application development

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with remote options
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development resources
  • Opportunities for cross-functional team collaboration
  • Participation in cutting-edge AI and data security initiatives
  • Potential for involvement in strategic decision-making around data governance
Full Job Description
We're looking for an AI & Data Security Engineer responsible for securing data across the full AI lifecycle, from data classification and enforcement of access controls to model deployment and agentic applications. This role designs and enforces row-level security policies, API-driven access controls, and role-based data grants across AI pipelines, chat interfaces, and autonomous agents. Partners closely with Data Governance, Legal, and Engineering to align AI data usage with enterprise policy and regulatory requirements. Leads red team exercises to proactively identify vulnerabilities in AI systems and drives remedial actions. Owns the development of security standards and guidelines that enable product teams to build AI applications securely by default, at scale. 8+ years of professional experience in data security, cybersecurity, security architecture, or data engineering with a primary focus on security. Data Platform Security: Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), row-level, and column-level security policies in modern cloud data platforms (specifically Snowflake and/or Databricks/DBX). API & Application Security: Strong expertise in API security controls, authentication, and authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) to protect data access. Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or similar languages used for scripting, automation, and building security controls within data pipelines. Compliance & Privacy: Solid understanding of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and experience translating these regulatory requirements into technical data governance and access controls. Monitoring & Auditing: Experience implementing security logging, audit trails, and monitoring solutions to detect unauthorized access or data exfiltration. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience. AI/ML Security Expertise: Direct experience securing AI/ML lifecycles, LLM-powered applications, or autonomous AI agents (e.g., securing RAG architectures, mitigating prompt injection, defining data access boundaries for AI). Adversarial Testing: Experience leading or participating in red team exercises, penetration testing, or threat modeling specifically tailored to machine learning models and AI systems. Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders, including Legal, Privacy, and Data Governance teams, to establish and enforce enterprise wide security standards. Advanced Threat Detection: Experience building or deploying anomaly detection systems to identify malicious activity within complex data pipelines. Communication Skills: Strong technical writing skills with a track record of creating developer guidelines, security standards, and best practices that enable secure-by-default engineering at scale. Education & Certifications: Master's degree in a relevant field, or industry recognized security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Cloud Security certifications).

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

Join Apple, a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Our ever-expanding global team is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the tech industry. At Apple, we're not just building products—we're crafting the kind of wonder that revolutionizes entire industries. It's the diversity of our people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Work You’ll Do Embark on a journey with Apple’s market-leading team to help some of the world’s most influential companies navigate their path to digital mastery with cutting-edge technology and services. Transform industries and touch lives with your unique ideas at Apple. Here, you’ll lead through a unique position at the intersection of technology, creativity, and robust industry expertise. Collaborate with a global team of professionals who are at the top of their game in technology and design. Apple isn’t just a company, it’s a community of innovators and passionate thinkers. Introducing the Apple Innovation and Leadership Initiative We are building a market-leading team to drive our efforts in delivering groundbreaking solutions and services. At Apple, job opportunities are abundant, offering you the chance to explore diverse roles from engineering to marketing, all designed to empower your career growth. Do Innovative Work Join the largest group of creative and technical experts in the world—professionals dedicated to redefining what’s possible through technology and innovation. Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of expertise that’s unmatched, driving forward our commitment to excellence and leadership in every project we undertake. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in a wide range of projects utilizing Apple’s technology and resources. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development that only Apple can offer. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with limitless opportunities at Apple. Go as far as your ambition takes you with unmatched training, development, and certification support. Explore Discover how Apple is leading the way in tech innovation: [With iOS] Businesses can streamline operations and enhance customer interactions... READ MORE Smart home technology integration that sets the standard for convenience and security... READ MORE The Apple Experience Our combined service capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development help clients overcome challenges and lead transformation in their industries. Clients worldwide look to Apple for new strategies and solutions that drive growth and innovation in the digital era. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking a professional role, an internship, or a leadership position, Apple offers a variety of employment opportunities. SEARCH APPLE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Apple, a company committed to diversity, innovation, and leadership. Explore job opportunities, employment benefits, and the culture of growth and innovation at Apple. Prepare your resume, hone your interview skills, and ready yourself for a career at one of the most prestigious companies in the world. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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