Offensive Security Researcher **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Oct 01, 2025** Role Number: **200623899-0836** Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is responsible for the security of all Apple products. Passionate about safeguarding our users, we believe that the best defense requires a great offense. When it comes to securing more than a billion devices running the world's most sophisticated operating systems, that means finding vulnerabilities first. Can you make a difference on this scale? Join our extraordinary team of security researchers and help protect all Apple users. **Description** We engage in diverse activities, including vulnerability research, binary exploitation, security tooling development, fuzzing, machine learning, and many more. By developing and harnessing state-of-the-art technologies, we amplify our impact on Apple's product security. We cover a wide range of specialities, including operating systems, firmware, microarchitecture, hardware, browser, messaging applications, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, baseband, physical attacks including side-channel and fault injection, incident response, and more. As a member of our group, your primary responsibility will be to conduct offensive security research in one or more of these areas, often in cross-functional teams. This job is for individuals with outstanding technical skills, grit, and a genuine passion for breaking systems. If this is you, we'd love to hear from you. Remote or in-office roles are considered, including Paris, Cupertino, and other locations. **Minimum Qualifications** + Offensive security research experience + Strong understanding of common vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques + Creative and effective problem-solving and analytical skills + Outstanding collaboration skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Ability to apply AI techniques and tools, such as LLM or Machine Learning, for security research + Fluency with tool development, using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Swift, or Objective-C + Experience with reverse-engineering techniques and tools like IDA or Ghidra + Knowledge of Apple operating systems like iOS or macOS is nice-to-have, but not required This posting is not for a specific job opening and by submitting your resume you are expressing interest in being contacted about this type of role at Apple in the future. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.