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Director of Software Engineering - Security

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, CA$311.1k - $496.9kfull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Director of Software Engineering for ASE leads engineering teams to build secure, scalable, and high-performance security systems powering Apple’s large-scale services. Responsible for setting and executing the strategic vision for software security across Apple Services Engineering, with emphasis on secure development, cloud security, and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a world-class team of software engineers to build and deliver secure solutions underpinning very large scale services at Apple.
  • Set and execute the strategic vision for software security across all of Apple Services Engineering.
  • Ensure security is a fundamental consideration from design through deployment and infrastructure.
  • Foster a culture of security, innovation, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with program managers and engineering partners to drive product innovations and opportunities across diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of software security engineering experience, with 10+ years in leadership roles
  • Proven ability to scale engineering teams and deliver high-impact projects
  • Strong background in distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
  • Experience at various layers of the application stack, from system software to cloud applications
  • Deep knowledge of secure development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and secure coding practices
  • Ability to guide teams in integrating security and quality into development
  • Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and infrastructure as code
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks and identity and access management
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with program managers and engineering partners
  • Experience in influencing and driving key product innovations and opportunities across diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with open source development

Skills

Required:Software security leadershipDistributed systemsCloud securitySecure SDLCIdentity and access managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission opportunities and relocation may be eligible
  • Employee stock programs including discretionary RSU awards and stock purchase plan
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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