Offensive Security Researcher - Server Platform & Secure Computing, SEAR
Core
Conduct end-to-end offensive research on Apple's custom server platforms and infrastructure attack surface, from firmware/bootrom to user space applications.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security researcher (server platform & secure computing)
Builds
Vulnerability research and security tooling for Apple's server infrastructure
Domain
Cybersecurity, Server Infrastructure, Secure Computing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Full-stack vulnerability research, Binary exploitation, Fuzzing, Machine learning/AI application, Memory corruption exploitation, Cryptographic protocol analysis, Logic/rollback attack analysis
Preferred skills
Remote/local attestation protocols, HSM and key management, Linux kernel security, BMC and remote management planes, Confidential computing, Datacenter/cloud infrastructure orchestration
Technologies
LLMs, Machine Learning frameworks, Linux, BMC, HSM
Responsibilities
Identify vulnerabilities in server platform components (firmware, OS, user space), develop new security tools, partner with cross-functional teams to deploy fixes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC