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SoC Security Architect - Platform Architecture

Apple· Platform Architecture
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Cupertino, California, Austin, Texas$216.2k - $324.8k + equityFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Security Architect role focusing on hardware and software security for Apple SoCs. Work with multi-functional engineering teams to define, design, and verify security systems and collaborate with silicon teams to ensure state-of-the-art security in in-house and outsourced chips.

Responsibilities

  • Analysis of Hardware and Software attack vectors.
  • Definition of Hardware and Software security related features.
  • Architecture of security solutions in HW and SW.
  • Development of evaluation plans for both HW and SW.
  • Communication with multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

  • BS in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
  • Experience in definition of secure systems.
  • Experience in threat modeling and weaknesses analysis.
  • Experience with SoC architecture.
  • MS or PhD in EE/CE, Computer Science or related engineering degree.
  • Solid background of applied cryptography.
  • Exposure to OS security.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to independently pursue new ideas and innovations.
  • Good knowledge of Verilog/VHDL.
  • Experience in C/C++ and interpretive language such as Perl/Python.

Skills

Required:Hardware securityThreat modelingSecure system definitionVerilog/VHDLC/C++Python/Perl
Nice to have:OS securityApplied cryptography

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments possible
  • relocation may be eligible
  • Apple stock programs via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • discretionary restricted stock units
Last updated Sep 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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