Job Details

Software Development Engineer - Applications

San Diego, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 22, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603794

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their lives best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have imagined, and now, can’t imagine living without. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Architect and develop core software that is incorporated in products and services across Apple, specifically Apple’s proprietary Digital Rights Management (DRM) technology. Develop code and work with other teams to launch new features and products. Work on projects that touch all aspects of Apple products. Use strong software and interpersonal skills to integrate new technology on multiple platforms and architectures. Support multiple projects simultaneously. Research, design, develop, integrate, test and performance optimize DRM Security Software for Apple’s various products including but not limited to iPhones, iPads, AppleTVs, iMacs and MacBooks. 40 hours/week. 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 $177,154 - $250,600/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 years of of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.

• 5 years of experience with each of the following skills required:

• C or C++ to work on server and client side of security software.

• Embedded development, ARM, or TrustZone for work on security software.

• Computer Algorithms and analysis to conduct performance, power and memory analysis.

• Profiling and optimization of software for performance, power and memory.

• Cryptography to implement security solutions and protocols.

• Experience identifying security threats in Computer systems, networks and counter measures.

• Experience with Git or equivalent version control system.

• Experience with kernel programming to work security software.

• Software and Hardware Virtualization experience

• Debugging using lldb/gdb/kdb for debugging complex software bugs.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

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) .

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