SoC Security Engineer - Platform Architecture

The SoC Security Engineer will join Apple's Platform Architecture organization to define, design, and verify security systems for groundbreaking products. This role involves evaluating security threats, architecting hardware and software security solutions, and collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure state-of-the-art security in in-house and out-sourced silicon chips. The ideal candidate will bring passion and dedication to deliver robust security foundations for Apple's products.

Must Have

• Analysis of Hardware and Software attack vectors
• Definition of Hardware and Software security related features
• Architecture of security solutions in HW and SW
• Development of evaluation plans for both HW and SW
• Communication with multi-functional teams
• BS in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree
• Experience in definition of secure systems
• Experience in threat modeling and weaknesses analysis
• Experience with SoC architecture
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Good to Have

• MS or PhD in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree
• Solid background of applied cryptography
• Exposure to OS security
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to independently pursue new ideas and innovations
• Good knowledge of Verilog/VHDL
• Experience in C/C++ and interpretive language such as Perl/Python

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (including tuition) for formal education related to advancing career at Apple
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
• Ability to purchase Apple stock at a discount through Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Eligibility for relocation

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. We are looking for a Security Engineer with experience spanning both hardware and software. You will work with a multi-functional engineering team to define, design, and verify security systems. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

As part of the Platform Architecture organization, the Security Architecture team has a mission to provide rock-solid security foundation to Apple’s products. We evaluate security threats, define security features, architect security solutions. We collaborate with the software teams to ensure seamless security systems. We work together with different silicon teams throughout the entire design flow to guarantee state-of-the-art security goes into various in-house and out-sourced silicon chips.

Responsibilities

• Analysis of Hardware and Software attack vectors.
• Definition of Hardware and Software security related features.
• Architecture of security solutions in HW and SW.
• Development of evaluation plans for both HW and SW.
• Communication with multi-functional teams.

Key Qualifications

• BS in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
• Experience in definition of secure systems.
• Experience in threat modeling and weaknesses analysis.
• Experience with SoC architecture.

Additional Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• MS or PhD in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
• Solid background of applied cryptography.
• Exposure to OS security.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to independently pursue new ideas and innovations.
• Good knowledge of Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience in C/C++ and interpretive language such as Perl/Python.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.