Software Engineer, Crypto Services Key Management, Enterprise Technology Services

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. nnWe are looking for a collaborative and innovative Software Engineer to help us design the next generation of security infrastructure. nnIn 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. nnGreat 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 teams cryptographic services) to keep pace with the latest cryptographic protocols and standards. nnA 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 u0026 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. nnThis is an opportunity to work on problems that matter protecting user privacy and security in a post-quantum-cryptography world while facilitating construction u0026 upkeep of the platforms and tools that multiply the effectiveness of talented engineers across Apple.

Design develop and maintain software solutions that enable the secure and reliable use of Hardware Security Module (HSM) platforms across Crypto ServicesnAutomate complex manual key ceremony processes transforming error-prone operational workflows into auditable repeatable and secure softwarenBuild and maintain comprehensive testing frameworks tooling and infrastructure to ensure the quality and reliability of HSM softwarenEngineer solutions that allow Crypto Services to adopt the latest cryptographic protocols and standards with an immediate focus on post-quantum cryptography (PQC)nAnalyze and map existing manual processes to identify automation opportunities building and maintaining a prioritized improvement backlognPair closely with senior engineers to develop deep domain expertise in HSM operations and key management contributing to knowledge distribution across the teamnCreate clear technical documentation and training materials that codify specialized knowledge and reduce single-points-of-failurenCollaborate across teams to identify sustainable approaches that improve the performance security and scalability of cryptographic tooling

3 years of professional software development experiencenExperience with at least one systems programming language (Java Go C or similar)nSolid understanding of cryptographic fundamentalsnSolid understanding of security best practicesnExperience with CI/CD pipelines modern DevOps practices automated testing frameworks to write clean maintainable and well-documented codenStrong collaborative skills and eagerness to learn new technologiesnSolid understanding system administration fundamentals

5 years of experience developing production-quality software in modern programming languages such as Java Go Python or CnSome native programming experience / skillsnDeep understanding of crypto principles with familiarity and strong interest in post-quantum cryptography conceptsnProven experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or similar key management systemsnStrong background in building developer tools SDKs or internal platforms that enable other engineering teamsnStrong Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing frameworks including unit integration and end-to-end testingnTrack record of creating clear comprehensive technical documentation and training materialsnDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and mentor other engineersnStrong problem-solving skills with attention to security reliability and performancenExcellent written and verbal communication skills