Malware Analysis Engineer

Malware Analysis Engineer

Billions of people globally depend on the security of Apple's products. Our team protects our users from malware and improves the security & privacy of our operating systems. This work is complex, challenging, and directly impactful to your friends, family, and people everywhere! We are a team of skilled people that support each other, move quickly, cultivate creativity, and solve old problems in new ways. We build systems to discover, analyze, block, and eradicate malware. We partner with OS engineers to design, build and integrate new anti-malware technology into the OS to stay ahead of attackers!

Description

Reverse engineer malware samples with static + dynamic tools. Create new tools for analyzing malware and detecting anomalies. Build and interface with services for automatically detecting and responding to malware. Design or improve platform security features and ship them in macOS & iOS.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Vision for improving our operating systems to block techniques used by malware. Experience with reverse engineering or debugging tricky problems across levels of the software stack. Strong programming skills, both in a systems language such as C and a scripting language like Python. Motivated by results and able to work independently as well as mentor others. Strong communication skills, particularly written.

Preferred Qualifications

Deep knowledge of low-level software implementation and/or binary analysis on Apple's operating systems or comparable systems. Swift experience.

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 $132,100 and $244,600, 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.

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.