What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer, Crypto Services - Key Management, Enterpise Technology Services position at Apple, Inc.?
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. The Crypto Services team is at the center of this commitment, building the secure foundations that protect the Apple ecosystem and the data of over a billion users. \\n\\nWe are looking for a collaborative and innovative Software Engineer to help us design the next generation of security infrastructure. \\n\\nIn this role, you will build robust, scalable software that interfaces with specialized security environments, ensuring that our cryptographic services remain not just current, but ahead of the curve.
The Crypto Services team is responsible for maintaining a number of core Apple security services with various underlying highly-sensitive cryptographic keys. To do this, the team leverages a number of Hardware Security Module (HSM), and HSM-like technologies. \n\nGreat care is required in implementing and maintaining these technologies. As a Software Engineer on the Crypto Services team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining custom software solutions that facilitate the use of these HSM platforms in Crypto Services. Cryptographic standards are constantly evolving, and in this role you will proactively engineer the solutions that allow the team (and thus the team's cryptographic services) to keep pace with the latest cryptographic protocols and standards. \n\nA immediate focus will be strategizing and then implementing solutions to support the newest developments in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. Custom software dealing with HSMs can be challenging to maintain & test. To keep quality standards high, in this role, you will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of HSM testing frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure. You will take ownership of projects, work closely with your fellow engineers to identify sustainable approaches, and find ways to improve performance and security of the tooling. \n\nThis is an opportunity to work on problems that matter protecting user privacy and security in a post-quantum-cryptography world while facilitating construction & upkeep of the platforms and tools that multiply the effectiveness of talented engineers across Apple.
3 years of professional software development experience\nExperience with at least one systems programming language (Java, Go, C , or similar)\nSolid understanding of cryptographic fundamentals\nSolid understanding of security best practices\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, etc.\nAbility to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code\nStrong collaborative skills and eagerness to learn new technologies\nSolid understanding system administration fundamentals
5 years of experience developing production-quality software in modern programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C \nSome native programming experience / skills\nDeep understanding of crypto principles, with familiarity and strong interest in post-quantum cryptography concepts\nProven experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or similar key management systems\nStrong background in building developer tools, SDKs, or internal platforms that enable other engineering teams\nStrong Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing\nTrack record of creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation and training materials\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and mentor other engineers\nStrong problem-solving skills with attention to security, reliability, and performance\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills
The Crypto Services team is responsible for maintaining a number of core Apple security services with various underlying highly-sensitive cryptographic keys. To do this, the team leverages a number of Hardware Security Module (HSM), and HSM-like technologies. \n\nGreat care is required in implementing and maintaining these technologies. As a Software Engineer on the Crypto Services team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining custom software solutions that facilitate the use of these HSM platforms in Crypto Services. Cryptographic standards are constantly evolving, and in this role you will proactively engineer the solutions that allow the team (and thus the team's cryptographic services) to keep pace with the latest cryptographic protocols and standards. \n\nA immediate focus will be strategizing and then implementing solutions to support the newest developments in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. Custom software dealing with HSMs can be challenging to maintain & test. To keep quality standards high, in this role, you will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of HSM testing frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure. You will take ownership of projects, work closely with your fellow engineers to identify sustainable approaches, and find ways to improve performance and security of the tooling. \n\nThis is an opportunity to work on problems that matter protecting user privacy and security in a post-quantum-cryptography world while facilitating construction & upkeep of the platforms and tools that multiply the effectiveness of talented engineers across Apple.
3 years of professional software development experience\nExperience with at least one systems programming language (Java, Go, C , or similar)\nSolid understanding of cryptographic fundamentals\nSolid understanding of security best practices\nExperience with CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, etc.\nAbility to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code\nStrong collaborative skills and eagerness to learn new technologies\nSolid understanding system administration fundamentals
5 years of experience developing production-quality software in modern programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C \nSome native programming experience / skills\nDeep understanding of crypto principles, with familiarity and strong interest in post-quantum cryptography concepts\nProven experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or similar key management systems\nStrong background in building developer tools, SDKs, or internal platforms that enable other engineering teams\nStrong Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing\nTrack record of creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation and training materials\nDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and mentor other engineers\nStrong problem-solving skills with attention to security, reliability, and performance\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills