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Vulnerability Researcher

Apple
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Seattle, WA 98164, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture organization is seeking passionate individuals to join their team of security researchers dedicated to safeguarding Apple products.
  • The role involves conducting vulnerability research on Apple software, firmware, and hardware components, with a focus on analyzing and exploiting vulnerabilities.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in vulnerability research and binary exploitation, along with a strong understanding of common vulnerability classes and techniques.
  • The position requires excellent problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities, while knowledge of macOS/iOS is preferred but not mandatory.
  • The job offers a competitive salary of $150,000 per year and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
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


Our team is dedicated to safeguarding Apple products, encompassing everything from the microarchitecture to applications like Safari, Mail, and Messages. Our responsibilities include evaluating the security of iOS and macOS (kernel and user-land), boot ROMs, firmware, and hardware. By collaborating with a diverse range of teams and vendors, your influence will be felt across Apple’s products, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. As a team member, your primary role will involve conducting vulnerability research on Apple software, firmware, and hardware components. Analyzing and exploiting vulnerabilities is a crucial aspect of this position. This role demands individuals with robust technical skills and a genuine passion for securing systems by demonstrating their vulnerabilities. If you resonate with these qualities, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications


Proven experience in vulnerability research and binary exploitation Excellent understanding of common vulnerability classes and exploitation techniques Creative & effective problem-solving and analytical skills Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications


Excellent knowledge of the security architecture of at least one complex operating system. Knowledge of macOS/iOS is nice-to-have, but not required. Experience with reverse-engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.) and techniques Familiarity with tool development, using programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Swift, Objective-C


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