The Security Tools team at Apple is looking for software engineers to develop secure language features for C/C++ and enhance security features in the Clang compiler. Clang is a core part of Apple's developer tools, used internally to build Apple's software stack and externally by millions of developers, and is open source, powering the broader ecosystem. Your work will help eliminate entire classes of vulnerabilities at the language level, protecting billions of devices.
In this position, you will develop security-oriented language features for C/C++ in the Clang compiler to improve security of Apple platforms. You will work with security engineers and operating system engineers across Apple to help shape the future of our platform, languages and tools. You will be involved in all aspects of taking a language feature from concept and implementation to deployment. You will have the opportunity to understand and improve the interplay between the compiler, the operating system, and other developer tools such as build systems, debuggers, and source editors.
You will also be an active contributor to the Clang/LLVM open source project and interact with the open source community and various programming language communities.
Here you'll find that we:
Develop and roll out security-oriented language features
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Contribute to and engage with the Clang/LLVM open source community
Help qualify compilers
Triage and address compiler bugs
Evangelize security tools and technologies through work with early adopters and education
Write technical documentation
Provide code reviews for peer engineers
Expertise in compiler design and implementation
Ability to write secure and high performing code with C/C++
Knowledge of memory safety and security
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience; advanced degrees welcome
Experience working across organizational boundaries.
Knowledge of LLVM/Clang or open source development
Knowledge of security mitigation and exploitation techniques
Passion for improving compilers and developer tools
Patient, user-focused decision-making
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Positive and respectful attitude in a diverse environment
If possible, we'd love to see an example of your relevant work, such as a personal project or open source contribution
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