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Cryptography Engineer, SEAR
AppleUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2026
About the role
Summary
Embedded within Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture (SEAR) organization, the Cryptographic Engineering team's mission is to deliver world-class cryptographic implementation and secure protocol engineering for products going in the hands of millions of customers! We are looking for an expert Cryptography Engineer with a strong software background, capable of implementing and crafting security countermeasures against side-channel and physical attacks for various algorithms.Description
We provide the cryptographic foundations protecting user data and valuable assets across all products, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. In this role there will be the opportunity to work on analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative cryptographic solutions for our applications.Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the formal verification of countermeasures or cryptographic software.Minimum Qualifications
A passion for creating effective and pragmatic cryptographic implementationsExpert in fundamental cryptographic algorithms & underlying mathematics
Track record implementing highly optimized cryptographic functions secured against side-channel attack and fault injection
Excellent C and systems programming skills
MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field
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