Apple

Software Engineer, Crypto Services - Key Management, Enterprise Technology Services

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Proficiency in at least one systems programming language (Java, Go, C++, or similar)
  • Deep understanding of cryptographic fundamentals and security best practices
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Solid understanding of system administration fundamentals
  • 5+ years of experience developing production-quality software in modern languages

Responsibilities

  • Design robust and scalable software for specialized security environments
  • Maintain and enhance custom software solutions for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
  • Own design, implementation, and maintenance of HSM testing frameworks and tooling
  • Implement solutions to support post-quantum cryptography standards
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers on project ownership and sustainable approaches
  • Identify and improve performance and security of development tools
  • Create comprehensive technical documentation and training materials

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on projects that protect user privacy and security
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Focus on the latest developments in cryptography
  • Chance to mentor fellow engineers and contribute to team knowledge
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology impacting the future of security
Full Job Description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. The Crypto Services team is at the center of this commitment, building the secure foundations that protect the Apple ecosystem and the data of over a billion users. \n\nWe are looking for a collaborative and innovative Software Engineer to help us design the next generation of security infrastructure. \n\nIn this role, you will build robust, scalable software that interfaces with specialized security environments, ensuring that our cryptographic services remain not just current, but ahead of the curve.

The Crypto Services team is responsible for maintaining a number of core Apple security services with various underlying highly-sensitive cryptographic keys. To do this, the team leverages a number of Hardware Security Module (HSM), and HSM-like technologies. Great care is required in implementing and maintaining these technologies. As a Software Engineer on the Crypto Services team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining custom software solutions that facilitate the use of these HSM platforms in Crypto Services. Cryptographic standards are constantly evolving, and in this role you will proactively engineer the solutions that allow the team (and thus the team's cryptographic services) to keep pace with the latest cryptographic protocols and standards. A immediate focus will be strategizing and then implementing solutions to support the newest developments in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. Custom software dealing with HSMs can be challenging to maintain & test. To keep quality standards high, in this role, you will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of HSM testing frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure. You will take ownership of projects, work closely with your fellow engineers to identify sustainable approaches, and find ways to improve performance and security of the tooling. This is an opportunity to work on problems that matter protecting user privacy and security in a post-quantum-cryptography world while facilitating construction & upkeep of the platforms and tools that multiply the effectiveness of talented engineers across Apple.

3+ years of professional software development experience Experience with at least one systems programming language (Java, Go, C++, or similar) Solid understanding of cryptographic fundamentals Solid understanding of security best practices Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, etc. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Strong collaborative skills and eagerness to learn new technologies Solid understanding system administration fundamentals

5+ years of experience developing production-quality software in modern programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C++ Some native programming experience / skills Deep understanding of crypto principles, with familiarity and strong interest in post-quantum cryptography concepts Proven experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or similar key management systems Strong background in building developer tools, SDKs, or internal platforms that enable other engineering teams Strong Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing Track record of creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation and training materials Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and mentor other engineers Strong problem-solving skills with attention to security, reliability, and performance Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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1976
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