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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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INTRODUCTION
We are the Apple Services Engineering (ASE) Security Red Team. We focus on deep technical security review work of critical ASE services and infrastructure. These security reviews will be scoped and focused on review depth and quality. We are growing our team and looking for a Security Engineer to lead deep reviews that identify meaningful security improvement opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with the security engineering, InfoSec, privacy, SRE, detection, and design review teams to keep Apple's services secure for our users. You will identify security weaknesses, validate and design detection mechanisms, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance our security posture. You will go beyond simple to find risks and identify obscure and complex risks within complex services. You will collaborate with various architecture and engineering teams to continuously validate and improve our security controls and detection capabilities, with a strong focus on developing repeatable testing frameworks and metrics-driven security improvements. If you love diving into complex and important systems, and driving the security of that system over time, we want to talk to you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will scope and lead focused security reviews on critical internet scale applications and supporting infrastructure. You will learn the services architecture and risk profile to build a scope that enables a meaningful security review.
- Responsible for enumerating risks, planning reviews, and executing those reviews to identify vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities
- A technical expert in uncommon and obscure risks
- A technical expert in complex business logic risks that require a depth of understanding of the services and their architectures
- Ability to identify areas that are ripe for improvement and establish appropriate security goals
- Current on new security technologies, vulnerabilities, and methodologies
- Ability to develop proof of concept systems to automate security recommendations, vulnerability discovery, and process workflows
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years in an information security field or software engineering; 2 or more of those years conducting security reviews
- 2+ years of manually reviewing source code to assist in finding vulnerabilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to prioritization shifts and investigate unfamiliar technologies
- Extensive infrastructure, cloud, and application security experience
- Experience communicating risk to engineering and leadership teams
- Ability to reason about security of a large and complex application or infrastructure
- Experience going deep on complex systems for extended engagements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years in an information security field; 4 or more of those years conducting security reviews
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Engineering or a related field, with emphasis in security related fields (or equivalent experience)
- Experience constructing threat scenario narratives and building exploit chains
- Ability to reason about and influence software architecture for security
- Community contributions like public CVEs, bug bounty recognition, open source tools, blogs, talks, etc.
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.
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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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.