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Security Engineer jobs at Apple span offensive security, platform hardening, cryptography, and infrastructure protection across hardware and software products used by billions. Apple has a strong track record of sponsoring international talent for these positions, supporting multiple visa pathways from initial work authorization through permanent residency.
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Join Apple’s Messages Services and Security team as an engineer responsible for designing and ensuring the robustness of Messages’ core delivery and security features. Our team is dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences, as Messages is a crucial platform for secure global connections. Work on building features like Sticker Tapbacks, Send Later, sending Apple Cash through iMessage, Satellite messaging to bring rich experiences to off-grid communication, and working on carrier services like RCS. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partner teams in Telephony, IdentityServices, iCloud, Wallet, image and video codec teams, and many more. You’ll also have the opportunity to be at the forefront of Messages security, working on BlastDoor—a technology that promotes the isolation and sandboxing of untrusted data as it arrives through various Messages services. Come be part of the team helping our customers connect to their most important people in delightful, expressive ways.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an engineer on the Messages Services and Security team, your responsibilities will include:
- Designing end-to-end protocols for innovative new Messages features
- Developing maintainable Swift frameworks, such as BlastDoor, to significantly improve service reliability and security
- Building infrastructure for safe data handling to prevent against zero-click attacks that don’t require user interaction
- Creating testable code to rigorously test changes and ensure consistent quality over time
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to build exciting new user experiences
- Work on the protocols that build iMessage, Messages via Satellite, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Messages for Business, SMS Relay, and RCS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years experience in the industry
- Strong object-oriented development and design skills
- The ability to adapt quickly to new technical environments
- A passion for modular, maintainable, testable code
- Experience with system concepts including multi-threaded processing, synchronization, and interprocess communication
- Swift and/or Obj-C
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to reason about the security or robustness of application software
- Experience maintaining legacy code and backwards compatibility, with a record of replacing legacy code with new things in non-disruptive ways
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 $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.
INTRODUCTION
Join Apple’s Messages Services and Security team as an engineer responsible for designing and ensuring the robustness of Messages’ core delivery and security features. Our team is dedicated to creating exceptional user experiences, as Messages is a crucial platform for secure global connections. Work on building features like Sticker Tapbacks, Send Later, sending Apple Cash through iMessage, Satellite messaging to bring rich experiences to off-grid communication, and working on carrier services like RCS. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partner teams in Telephony, IdentityServices, iCloud, Wallet, image and video codec teams, and many more. You’ll also have the opportunity to be at the forefront of Messages security, working on BlastDoor—a technology that promotes the isolation and sandboxing of untrusted data as it arrives through various Messages services. Come be part of the team helping our customers connect to their most important people in delightful, expressive ways.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an engineer on the Messages Services and Security team, your responsibilities will include:
- Designing end-to-end protocols for innovative new Messages features
- Developing maintainable Swift frameworks, such as BlastDoor, to significantly improve service reliability and security
- Building infrastructure for safe data handling to prevent against zero-click attacks that don’t require user interaction
- Creating testable code to rigorously test changes and ensure consistent quality over time
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to build exciting new user experiences
- Work on the protocols that build iMessage, Messages via Satellite, Emergency SOS via Satellite, Messages for Business, SMS Relay, and RCS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years experience in the industry
- Strong object-oriented development and design skills
- The ability to adapt quickly to new technical environments
- A passion for modular, maintainable, testable code
- Experience with system concepts including multi-threaded processing, synchronization, and interprocess communication
- Swift and/or Obj-C
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to reason about the security or robustness of application software
- Experience maintaining legacy code and backwards compatibility, with a record of replacing legacy code with new things in non-disruptive ways
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 $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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Security Engineer Jobs at Apple
Align your credentials to Apple's security domains
Apple's Security Engineering teams segment around platform security, privacy infrastructure, and hardware-level cryptography. Tailor your resume to reflect depth in one of these areas rather than presenting a generalist profile, which is less competitive for these specialized openings.
Target roles that match your current visa category
Apple sponsors E-3, H-1B1 visa, and TN in addition to the standard H-1B, so filtering by your nationality first narrows the process significantly. Roles with open headcount in hardware security often move faster through internal approval than broader infrastructure positions.
Prepare a strong specialty occupation case early
USCIS scrutinizes Security Engineer H-1B petitions because the title covers a wide range of duties. Document that your specific role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field, not just general IT experience.
Use Migrate Mate to surface Apple's open Security Engineer roles
Apple posts Security Engineer positions across multiple teams simultaneously, making it easy to miss relevant openings. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Apple roles that are open to visa sponsorship and match your authorization type before applying.
Start your OPT or STEM OPT timeline before your first interview
Apple's hiring process for Security Engineers typically spans several rounds over six to ten weeks. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM OPT extension eligibility and employer E-Verify status before the process begins to avoid authorization gaps at the offer stage.
Clarify PERM sponsorship timing during the offer negotiation
Apple initiates PERM-based Green Card sponsorship for many Security Engineers, but the timeline depends on your priority date and country of chargeability. Ask your recruiter directly which green card categories Apple supports and at what point in employment the process typically begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for Security Engineers?
Yes, Apple sponsors H-1B visas for Security Engineer roles. The company also supports H-1B1 visas for Chilean and Singaporean nationals and E-3 visas for Australian citizens, giving qualified candidates multiple pathways depending on nationality. Apple's legal and HR teams manage the filing process, including Labor Condition Application submission to the DOL and the USCIS petition.
How do I apply for Security Engineer jobs at Apple?
Apply directly through Apple's careers site or find open roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions open to visa sponsorship. Security Engineer applications at Apple typically require a tailored resume that maps your experience to their specific security domains, such as platform security, cryptography, or secure hardware. Referrals from current Apple engineers significantly improve your chances of clearing the initial screening.
Which visa types does Apple commonly use for Security Engineer roles?
Apple sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, E-3, and TN visas for Security Engineer positions depending on your nationality, as well as F-1 OPT and CPT for students actively completing qualifying programs. For longer-term employment, Apple also pursues EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process filed with the DOL.
What qualifications does Apple expect for sponsored Security Engineer roles?
Apple's Security Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or a related technical field, which also satisfies USCIS specialty occupation requirements. Beyond the degree, Apple looks for hands-on experience in areas like reverse engineering, cryptographic protocol implementation, vulnerability research, or secure hardware design, depending on the specific team.
How do I navigate the visa filing timeline after receiving an Apple offer?
Once you have an offer, Apple's immigration team coordinates with outside counsel to file your visa petition. For H-1B cap-subject candidates, the filing window opens in March for an October 1 start date, so offers extended in spring align with that cycle. E-3 and TN cases process faster, often within a few weeks through consular processing or a port of entry. Confirm your start date accounts for USCIS processing or premium processing timelines upfront.