Vulnerability Researcher, SEAR — Apple Retail Switzerland
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
Summary 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
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Questions about this listing
What salary does Apple Retail Switzerland offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Apple Retail Switzerland. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Apple Retail Switzerland offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Apple Retail Switzerland during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Apple Retail Switzerland?
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