Job Details

Product Security Engineer Enterprise Technology Services

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Apr 07, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200596908

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work.
Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver, is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger.
That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better.
It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.
When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.
The Crypto Services team powers Apple’s promise of privacy and security by protecting some of the most sensitive data at Apple - cryptographic keys.
These are the people who run Apple’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and partner with Public PKI Certification Authorities (CAs).
Are you passionate about making the internet a safer place? Do you want to help shape the policies that govern Public CAs?
Apple is seeking a highly motivated and capable individual to be responsible for the following:

Description

Apple Root Programs
Lead an internal, cross-functional team to manage decisions related to root inclusions, modifications, and removals.
Review and process CA owner root inclusion applications, compliance incidents, modifications, and removals.
Enhance program policy and processes for Root Store management across multiple Root Programs.
Communicate with CA owners.
Manage process for approved roots to be correctly included in Apple software.

CCADB
Participate as an Apple representative for the CCADB Steering Committee to identify , define, and prioritize
CCADB features which increase the effectiveness and efficiency of root application review, CA owner
management, and compliance monitoring and assessment.

CA/Browser Forum
Participate as an Apple representative in the CA/Browser Forum.
Evaluate CA/Browser Forum proposals, solicit input from internal stakeholders, and advocate for Apple’s position. Identify , propose, and lead CA/Browser Forum ballots, as appropriate, that align with Apple’s initiatives and values.

Apple CT Policy
Collaborate with key stakeholders across Apple and the industry to maintain and enhance Apple’s CT policy and CT log program
Communicate with CT log operators and manage the process for log inclusion

PKI Collaboration
Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders in partnering with CA owners, developing Root Program policies, and establishing compliance criteria
Work to establish (where necessary), participate in, and coordinate with external industry standards groups
Contribute to the development of specifications, policies, and requirements relevant to Apple’s initiatives and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of program or project management.

• Deep familiarity with PKI concepts, especially those leveraged in Public PKI.

• Expert knowledge of industry standards, audits, policies, and requirements (e.g. CA/Browser Forum, WebTrust/ETSI,

• IETF RFCs).

• Superb communication skills including effective listening, writing, and presentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defining and enforcing certificate policy .

• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously .

• Experience solving problems through a data-driven approach.

• Self-driven, working well both individually and in teams.

• Proven ability to participate in productive, collaborative debate and influence others.

• Experience operating within a WebTrust-compliant control environment.

• Experience integrating digital certificates with applications and services.

• Current or previous participation in the CA/Browser Forum.

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 $195,500 and $293,800, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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