Principal Security Software Engineer

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Principal Security Software Engineer in USA

Apple
Full time
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USA
10/20/2026
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Seattle, WA

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve security issues across infrastructure, public cloud, applications, data stores, and platforms.
Design secure and scalable architectures that protect services and customer data.
Develop innovative solutions and proactive defenses against emerging threats and attack vectors.
Translate security requirements into practical, developer-friendly secure-by-design solutions.
Partner with engineering, product, privacy, legal, and compliance teams.
Build organizational security capabilities through mentorship, collaboration, and practical guidance.
Lead security strategy and drive a security-focused culture across functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of hands-on experience in security engineering.
Expertise in one or more areas including cloud security, network security, or application security.
Expert knowledge of threat modeling, vulnerability management, security architecture, and secure coding practices.
Deep expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Strong coding or scripting skills such as Python, Go, or Java.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps practices.
Familiarity with GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or similar regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Proven ability to lead security strategy and mentor teams across functions.
Ability to anticipate future security challenges, solve sophisticated problems, and influence technical and non-technical partners.

Apple

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