WebKit Engine Security Engineer

As a WebKit Engine Security Engineer, you will work on security hardening of the WebKit engine. This involves both fixing security bugs and working strategically to prevent future security issues. You’ll collaborate across teams at Apple to drive security improvements in our platform and also interact with developers on the Open Source WebKit project.

IN CONCRETE TERMS, YOU’LL WORK ON:

1. Improved memory management, for instance through smart pointers.
2. Sandboxing, inter-process communication, and process isolation.
3. Innovative technologies to eliminate classes of security issues.
4. Architectural changes to improve security.
5. Programming language enhancements to improve security.
6. Static analysis of source code.
7. New testing strategies and improved testability.
8. Down-to-earth security bug fixing.

At Apple, user privacy and security is paramount. You will play a meaningful role in advancing these features for hundreds of millions of users across the many products and services we make.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience in a manual memory managed and pointer-based language such as C, C++, or Objective-C.
• Experience in finding and correcting bugs with security implications.
• Familiarity with systems programming, for instance multi-process or multi-threaded programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the UIKit, AppKit, and CFNetwork frameworks.

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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.

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.