Senior Software Engineer - Host Access at Apple in Seattle

Job description

• Posted:
• Sep 17, 2026
• 40
• 200673277
• The Apple Services Engineering Security team builds and provides secure systems and infrastructure that fuel Apple’s services (such as iCloud, Music, Siri, and the App Store). As part of the ASE Security team, you will help define and build the software to meet the security needs of Apple’s services around the world. You will build foundational components in a secure way to ensure Apple’s infrastructure meets Apple’s needs and protects our data. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will play an important role in helping us build solutions to a variety of outstanding security challenges in the software foundational infrastructure. Join us, and you’ll play a meaningful role in ensuring the highest standard of security for one of the most-watched companies in the world.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will write and own software that runs on all of Apple’s server infrastructure to ensure it has the best security in the world! We own design, implementation, and execution of services and applications for Security use cases. Goals for this role will include authoring software that does security authorization and access controls at Apple’s scale. We handle ambiguity quite often at Apple. We are looking for someone who has experience distilling use cases and requirements down to make them into software applications. Another vital aspect of this role is teamwork. We regularly partner with our direct team and stakeholders on projects. We are a small team of senior software engineers that work to establish great partnerships with

Requirements

• Consistent record of delivering high quality enterprise software (5 + years of experience)
• Experience writing applications in Rust, C++, C, and/or GO
• Solid understanding of the full SW development lifecycle
• Knowledgeable of distributed systems design patterns and security implications, as well as common infrastructure components including: network architecture, server fleet provisioning and configuration, OOB management, storage, load balancing, virtualization, Kubernetes
• In-depth knowledge of technologies such as SSL, TCP/IP, Caching solutions, X 509 certificates, and systems application performance tuning
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented and SOA design concepts
• Experience with Linux, Shell Scripts
• Experience in designing and handling systems with high performance, scalability and availability
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment on fast paced projects
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Skills

Required

• Rust
• C++
• C
• GO
• Linux
• Shell Scripts
• SSL
• TCP/IP
• Caching solutions
• X 509 certificates
• systems application performance tuning
• Object Oriented design

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.