Apple

Build Security Engineer

Apple$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in cybersecurity with hands-on experience in threat modeling, assessments, or penetration testing
  • Background in software engineering or security operations
  • Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with engineering teams
  • Experience in penetration testing or red team exercises targeting software supply chain
  • Familiarity with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes
  • Security certifications such as OSCP or CISSP

Responsibilities

  • Conduct threat modeling and security assessments for Apple's software supply chain
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to establish and enforce security standards
  • Develop technical solutions to enhance build infrastructure security
  • Create and maintain documentation related to security controls and threats
  • Mentor team members on security concepts and best practices
  • Stay current on evolving security threats and compliance frameworks
  • Drive remediation of vulnerabilities within complex software environments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on Apple's critical software infrastructure
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on cutting-edge security technologies and practices
  • Mentorship opportunities within the security team
  • Engagement with a dynamic threat landscape to enhance security
  • Access to professional development resources and training programs
Full Job Description
Software is often referred to as the "soul" of Apple's products. This role sits at the intersection of security and software engineering, with direct responsibility for protecting the systems and infrastructure used to manage, build, and distribute Apple's software. The Build Security Engineer will conduct threat modeling and security assessments, partner with engineering teams to uphold security standards, and develop technical solutions that strengthen Apple's build infrastructure security posture end to end.

The Build Security Engineer is a key contributor to the security of Apple's software supply chain. This role requires deep technical security expertise applied across threat modeling, offensive security assessments, and the development of security controls - all in close collaboration with the engineering teams who build and maintain Apple's most critical software infrastructure. The role also involves creating documentation, mentoring teammates, and staying current with the evolving threat landscape to proactively address risk.

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in threat modeling, security assessments, or penetration testing Experience in a software engineering or security operations role Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams on security requirements or controls

Experience conducting penetration testing or red team exercises, particularly targeting build pipelines or software supply chain components Experience leveraging LLMs safely to accelerate various security workflows Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Go (Golang) or Perl Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, SLSA) Experience mentoring engineers or junior security team members on security concepts and best practices Track record of identifying and driving remediation of vulnerabilities in complex software environments Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to varied audiences Security certifications such as OSCP or CISSP

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.

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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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