Software Development Engineer - Security, AiDP **San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States** **Corporate Functions** **Summary** Posted: **Oct 10, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200623600-3401** Envision the boundless possibilities that lie ahead here. At Apple, innovative concepts have a remarkable ability to transform into exceptional products, services, and customer experiences within a remarkably short timeframe. By infusing your work with unwavering passion and unwavering dedication, you can unlock the potential to achieve extraordinary accomplishments. **Description** We are actively seeking an exceptional Data Security Engineer who harbors a profound passion for data security and can thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where both individual initiative and collaborative teamwork are pivotal to success. **Responsibilities** + This technical hands-on role is centered around developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to safeguard data stores for both on-premise and multi-cloud environments. + You possess the ability to support, develop, and implement advanced technologies establishing robust security, privacy, and compliance controls for cloud and hybrid database settings. + If you are dynamic, proactive, and eager to embrace novel challenges within a high-pressure environment, while simultaneously assuming the responsibility of securing a diverse range of critical relational and NoSQL databases, this might be the role for you to join us. **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience in Data Store Technologies + 2+ year with a strong focus on Data Security + 2+ years of experience in cloud technologies, including Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, AWS, or public cloud + A robust foundation in general security, coupled with hands-on production experience in SQL/NoSQL, PAM, CASB, or CyberArk + Develop and implement robust data architectures to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements + Proficient in developing automation tools and solutions using Java or Python **Preferred Qualifications** + Lead the implementation of security standards, defined and enforced SLOs, and catalyzed process enhancements through incident analysis + Highly motivated and technically proficient individual with exceptional collaboration abilities + Demonstrated track record of delivering independently on critical and high-profile projects + Proactively research and implement novel technologies to establish secure hybrid data store environments + Design, develop, deploy, and manage security infrastructure employing DevSecOps methodologies + Hands-on experience in identity management, encryption, mTLS, log aggregation, and analytics **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. 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