Vulnerability Researcher, SEAR
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Apple scores B on the Alion truth index.
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