Cryptographic Engineer

Summary Posted: Sep 13, 2023 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200501892 Home Office: Yes At Apple, you will help design solutions and develop software for hundreds of millions of users. People who LOVE the products you make. Working for a company whose commitment to user privacy is at the heart of everything it does. Being surrounded by the most creative and dedicated engineers in the industry; constantly being challenged to go beyond the norm to find new, innovative ways of solving problems to make Apple's software safer, easier, and more fun to use. Very few jobs can offer all of these things. Software Engineering jobs at Apple do, and much more. Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization, the Cryptographic Engineering team's mission is to deliver world-class cryptographic solutions and secure protocol engineering for products going in the hands of millions of customers. We are looking for a motivated cryptography engineer with a strong software background, capable of designing and implementing cryptographic protocols in embedded systems. This role is responsible for analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative cryptographic solutions for our applications. We provide the cryptographic foundations protecting user data and valuable assets across all products, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications A passion for creating effective and pragmatic cryptographic designs Expertise in fundamental cryptographic algorithms and underlying mathematics, such as finite field arithmetic Understanding of side channel attacks and other challenges to modern applied cryptography Experience with formal methods applied to software or cryptography Excellent C and systems programming skills Highly professional, with the ability to deliver great work on tight schedules Strong teamwork skills to work multi-functionally with other software, hardware, marketing, and support teams to provide the best security solutions for Apple's products Description Description In this role you will have the opportunity to: - Work in an innovative environment - Have a real impact on Apple features and products - Collaborate with a wide range of collaborators, from Silicon Engineering to Cloud services - Design and implement new innovative cryptographic constructions to address unique challenges for applications such as secure messaging, device pairing, and cloud data privacy - Implement and validate innovative algorithms and protocols on a wide range of architectures and embedded systems, including considerations to side channel attacks, performance, memory/code size constraints - Work cooperatively with other teams in Apple on multi-functional technologies and initiatives to improve security - Evangelize and drive the adoption of these technologies across the organization Education & Experience Education & Experience PhD or MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience/skills Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Pay & Benefits Pay & 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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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.