Software Engineer, Crypto Services - Key Management, Enterprise Technology Services
Apple· enterprise· Consumer Technology· May 20, 2026 · 5mo agoPosted 160 days ago
Austin, Texas, United States
In office
Full-time
Mid
$125K–$169K est.
3+ years exp
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Job description
The Crypto Services team is responsible for maintaining a number of core Apple security services with various underlying highly-sensitive cryptographic keys. To do this, the team leverages a number of Hardware Security Module (HSM), and HSM-like technologies.
Great care is required in implementing and maintaining these technologies. As a Software Engineer on the Crypto Services team, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining custom software solutions that facilitate the use of these HSM platforms in Crypto Services. Cryptographic standards are constantly evolving, and in this role you will proactively engineer the solutions that allow the team (and thus the team’s cryptographic services) to keep pace with the latest cryptographic protocols and standards.
A immediate focus will be strategizing and then implementing solutions to support the newest developments in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. Custom software dealing with HSMs can be challenging to maintain & test. To keep quality standards high, in this role, you will own the design, implementation, and maintenance of HSM testing frameworks, tooling, and infrastructure. You will take ownership of projects, work closely with your fellow engineers to identify sustainable approaches, and find ways to improve performance and security of the tooling.
This is an opportunity to work on problems that matter protecting user privacy and security in a post-quantum-cryptography world while facilitating construction & upkeep of the platforms and tools that multiply the effectiveness of talented engineers across Apple.
3+ years of professional software development experience
Experience with at least one systems programming language (Java, Go, C++, or similar)
Solid understanding of cryptographic fundamentals
Solid understanding of security best practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, modern DevOps practices, automated testing frameworks, etc.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Strong collaborative skills and eagerness to learn new technologies
Solid understanding system administration fundamentals
5+ years of experience developing production-quality software in modern programming languages such as Java, Go, Python, or C++
Some native programming experience / skills
Deep understanding of crypto principles, with familiarity and strong interest in post-quantum cryptography concepts
Proven experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) or similar key management systems
Strong background in building developer tools, SDKs, or internal platforms that enable other engineering teams
Strong Expertise in designing and implementing comprehensive automated testing frameworks including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
Track record of creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation and training materials
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and mentor other engineers
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to security, reliability, and performance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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