Software Engineering Manager - Apps And Frameworks Security

The SPEAR team in Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is hiring a collaborative software engineering manager with a drive to improve the security of end user devices.

SPEAR is a dedicated team of software engineers who work on security hardening across all of Apple's operating systems. We focus on projects ranging from surgical adoptions of memory safety technologies to wholesale refactors that reorient key system components to protect the security of our users' devices. Our work results in major improvements to the security of Apple's apps and services without compromising the polished user experience over a billion users rely on every day.

As an engineering manager in SPEAR, you will work with teams across Apple's software stack to improve the security of our operating systems. Your team will deliver well-designed, robust, and maintainable infrastructure and mitigations that meaningfully improve end user security. As a leader in a growing organization, you will hire and develop talented engineers who will help set the standard for cross-functional collaboration and engineering excellence.

As a result of the collective effort of dedicated engineers like yourself, Apple's products are the most secure consumer devices on the market. Our mission is to continue to advance the state of the art of end user security. Our goal isn't simply to be the most secure: we're working to ensure the safety of every user's digital life, even against the most malicious and well-resourced adversaries.

Description

As a software engineering manager in SPEAR, you will:

Lead and manage a team of collaborative software engineers improving the security of critical low-level operating system software.

Grow the team by hiring and developing top engineering talent at all experience levels.

Manage ambitious software security projects through their entire lifecycle, including concept, design, implementation, testing, and handoff phases.

Foster a collaborative team culture, leading by example to approach every challenge as an opportunity to deepen mutual understanding and respect through creative problem solving.

Drive continuous improvement within the team, analyzing every project for improvement opportunities and following through to ensure they are implemented.

Partner with other security engineering leaders to develop your team's roadmap and respond to emerging threats.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a software team developing operating system services, SDKs, or native applications

• Hands-on experience with software development in a compiled object-oriented language such as Swift, Objective-C, or C++

• Understanding of software security principles

• Understanding of system-level concepts including multi-threaded design, synchronization, and interprocess communication

• Experience building a strong and diverse team, promoting healthy team culture, driving process improvements, and supporting career growth of team members

• Experience hiring engineers and leading a team through significant growth

• Proven track record of owning and leading successful delivery of software projects

• Enthusiastic, empathetic, and collaborative approach to multi-functional projects

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $210,900 and $364,100, 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.