WebKit Engine Security Engineer

Posted: Nov 1, 2023

Role Number:200517579

Join us in building the best, most secure browser engine! You’ll bring to bear the hardware and software integration that only Apple offers. You’ll take bold steps to eradicate whole classes of security issues. And you will work directly with industry leading experts in fuzz testing, cryptography, and operating system security. This is a dream job in software security. WebKit is open source and the engine that powers Safari, the world’s fastest and most power efficient web browser. WebKit also powers other Apple apps such as Mail, Books, and News, and it’s one of the most popular frameworks for apps in iOS, watchOS, and macOS.

Key Qualifications

Strong skills in a manual memory managed and pointer-based language such as C, C++, or Objective-C.
Experience in finding and correcting bugs with security implications.
Experience in multi-process and multi-threaded programming.
Experience programming with libraries through APIs without having access to the implementation details.

Description

As a WebKit Engine Security Engineer you will work on security hardening of the WebKit engine. This involves both fixing security bugs and working strategically to prevent future security issues. You’ll collaborate across teams at Apple to drive security improvements in our platform and also interact with developers on the Open Source WebKit project. IN CONCRETE TERMS, YOU’LL WORK ON: Improved memory management, for instance through smart pointers. Sandboxing, inter-process communication, and process isolation. Innovative technologies to eliminate classes of security issues. Architectural changes to improve security. Programming language enhancements to improve security. Static analysis of source code. New testing strategies and improved testability. Down-to-earth security bug fixing. At Apple, user privacy and security is paramount. You will play a meaningful role in advancing these features for hundreds of millions of users across the many products and services we make.

Education & Experience

BS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

Engineers often build successful careers on the WebKit team without prior experience working in web browsers. Some of these skills can give you an advantageous head start:
- Experience with Web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with the UIKit, AppKit, and CFNetwork frameworks.

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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.