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Build Security Engineer

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Security-focused role responsible for protecting Apple's build infrastructure and software supply chain through threat modeling, security assessments, and development of security controls in collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts threat modeling and security assessments of critical build infrastructure, regularly updating models to reflect evolving threats and changes in the environment.
  • Collaborates with engineering teams to ensure adherence to defined security standards and requirements, providing guidance on the implementation of security measures.
  • Develops, implements, and maintains technical solutions to mitigate identified security risks within the software build pipeline.
  • Writes and maintains test cases to validate the effectiveness and resilience of security controls.
  • Leads penetration tests and red team exercises with a focus on the software build path and related critical infrastructure.
  • Researches vulnerabilities in critical software components used across the environment and recommends proactive mitigations.
  • Creates and maintains documentation outlining security guidelines and best practices for engineering teams.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in threat modeling, security assessments, or penetration testing
  • Experience in a software engineering or security operations role
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering teams on security requirements or controls
  • Experience conducting penetration testing or red team exercises, particularly targeting build pipelines or software supply chain components
  • Experience leveraging LLMs safely to accelerate various security workflows
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Go (Golang) or Perl
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, SLSA)
  • Experience mentoring engineers or junior security team members on security concepts and best practices
  • Track record of identifying and driving remediation of vulnerabilities in complex software environments
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to varied audiences
  • Security certifications such as OSCP or CISSP

Skills

Required:Threat modelingSecurity assessmentsPenetration testingScripting/programming (Python, Bash)Cross-functional collaborationCommunication skills
Nice to have:Container orchestration (Kubernetes)Go or PerlCybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, SLSA)MentoringVulnerability remediationSecurity certifications

Benefits

  • Not specified in the description
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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