Job Details

Principal Security Engineer

Seattle, Washington, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 03, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200601382

We are seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead the charge in safeguarding our platforms and products with world-class security solutions. In this high-impact role, you will be a leader with vision and technical authority, collaborating across teams to design, implement, and drive adoption of security frameworks that protect our critical infrastructure. This is an opportunity to set the standard in security engineering, influencing a diverse range of projects and ensure our platforms remain resilient against emerging threats.

Description

In this role, you will act as the senior security technical leader, defining and implementing security standards and practices that align with company goals, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. You will be the go-to authority on a broad range of security domains, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, application security. You will drive the design and deployment of secure and scalable architectures, ensuring security is embedded into our platforms from the ground up. You will conduct detailed risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and develop mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with engineering, product, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security seamlessly into product design and infrastructure, encouraging a security-first culture across the organization. You will mentor and guide engineers across the organization, building a culture of security awareness and technical excellence. You will provide thought leadership to drive innovative security practices. You will lead and coordinate complex security incidents and investigations, including post-mortem analysis and forensic reviews, to continuously improve security protocols and responses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in identity and access management, network security, or application security.

• Expert knowledge in threat modeling, secure architecture, and secure coding practices.

• Strong coding ability in complied language (eg. Go, Java) and experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and DevSecOps practices.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions, driving a security-focused culture.

• Experience engaging with tough security problems across multiple teams that require creative problem solving in large organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Visionary: Capable of anticipating future challenges and crafting security strategies that prepare us to meet them.

• Problem Solver: Analytical mentality with an aim to solve sophisticated security challenges and deliver balanced solutions.

• Communicator: Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire technical and non-technical partners.

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 $197,400 and $360,200, 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.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

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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