Cryptography Engineer, SEAR

Summary

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