SummaryPosted: Dec 11, 2024Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number:200578351User privacy is a fundamental value at Apple, and it is crucial that our users comprehend and have the control to effectively manage their personal data. This is achieved today through the authentication prompts and controls presented to users for applications to access: sensor data such as Gyro, wireless radios such as Bluetooth and WiFi, and personal data such as Calendar and Photos. We are seeking a software engineer who is passionate about developing privacy features to join our team and build the next generation of privacy and data access features. The engineer in this role will collaborate with the system, framework, and UI layers across the Apple ecosystem to design and construct transparency, consent, and control features regarding the sharing of user personal data with applications. Join the team to solve challenging technical problems and drive innovation here at Apple.DescriptionDescriptionThe Engineer will debug and enhance systems written in C, Obj-C and Swift that give the user control over how their personal data is shared with other systems, applications and individuals. This Person will design, implement and integrate permission systems which manage access to sensor information (e.g., Bluetooth, location) and data stores (e.g., Calendar, Contacts). As technologies in the Apple ecosystem evolve, this Engineer will be part of building and integrating new privacy controls and data access methods. This Person will have a focus on continually evolving our systems to keep up with new threat vectors which would bypass the user’s consent. The Engineer in this role will be building software frameworks, generally at the system services layer of the platform’s OS. The Individual will participate in all phases of the software development cycle across nearly all platforms in the Apple ecosystem to deliver privacy controls and capabilities to our users. Strong communication and collaboration skills are desirable to be successful in working across many teams to build the best user experience possible.Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications5 years professional experience as a software engineerCan demonstrate ability to write, compile and debug software written in Objective-C or SwiftDemonstrates ability to design and debug simple multi-threaded systemsExperience in the planning, design, implementation, integration, test and maintenance phases of software developmentKey QualificationsKey QualificationsPreferred QualificationsPreferred QualificationsCan verbally communicate technical information clearlyPosses a keen interest in software technology in the privacy and security domains as well as around general software engineering and best practices.Prior professional experience doing system design on software which had a focus on user privacy or securityExperience designing and maintaining software API’sExperience being the technical lead on a software project which spanned multiple teamsExperience mentoring and developing junior engineersEducation & ExperienceEducation & ExperienceAdditional RequirementsAdditional RequirementsPay & BenefitsPay & BenefitsAt 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 $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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