Cryptography Engineer, SEAR
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 engineering background and familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.
Description
We provide the cryptographic foundations protecting user data and valuable assets across all products, from AirPods to the Mac Studio. In this role there will be the opportunity to work on analyzing, proposing, and validating innovative cryptographic solutions for our applications.
Minimum Qualifications
A passion for creating effective and pragmatic cryptographic implementations
Expert in fundamental cryptographic algorithms & underlying mathematics
Strong understanding of post-quantum algorithms and hybrid constructions
Excellent C and systems programming skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or expertise in an additional field such as
Formal verification
Side-channel countermeasures
Computer microarchitecture
Zero-knowledge proofs
Networking