Apple is looking to solve the problem of ensuring the security of its iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS products by developing and implementing secure kernel technologies, drivers, and supporting infrastructure for the Secure Enclave coprocessor's operating system.
Requirements
- Experience with cryptography for platform security and implementation of secure software stacks and runtimes.
- Direct experience in the overlap between software and hardware security, microkernel development, and firmware/software technologies.
- Understanding of SoC-level design, especially ARM based SoC’s.
- Strong understanding of embedded operating systems architecture and systems programming fundamentals.
- Practical understanding of security principles, concepts, and techniques (e.g. certificates, software signing, attestation).
- Fluent in any of the following programming languages: C, C++, or Swift.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure kernel technologies, drivers, and supporting infrastructure.
- Work with multi-functional teams to bring up, debug, and verify security infrastructure for new platforms, products, and prototype systems.
- Help define the software roadmap for new security features and supporting a range of hardware platforms, including iPhone, iPad, AppleWatch, AppleTV, iPod, and Mac.
- Contribute to security requirements and features for future hardware and custom silicon.
- Lead Operating System bring-up and integration on new SOC and product platforms.
- Apply software engineering principles to develop scalable software solutions.
- Review specifications and enable implementations for new hardware features.
Other
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Collaborate with multiple teams to influence design next-generation hardware and software modules.
- Maintain shipped software and hardware throughout their lifecycle of the product.
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
- We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
