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Offensive Security Researcher - Fuzzing and Tools **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Jul 12, 2025** Role Number: **200612741** As part of Apple's Security Engineering & Architecture (SEAR) organization, you'll join our mission to create the world's most secure products. We are committed to creating groundbreaking tools that enable our security researchers to delve deep into our codebases and identify critical vulnerabilities. We are seeking a motivated individual to explore and improve our offensive security capabilities with a strong emphasis on designing, developing, and improving state-of-the-art fuzzing research. Can you make a difference on this scale? Join our extraordinary team of security researchers and help protect all Apple users! **Description** You will collaborate with a team of security researchers in order to gain a deep understanding of the attack surface and define strategies for securing every layer of our products. Your focus on efficient fuzzing combined with the expertise of security researchers will be essential in protecting our products from attackers. Your creativity will also drive research in advanced fuzzing techniques. Crafting novel ways to fuzz deeper in codebases, designing custom fuzzing engines, inventing new feedback metrics or sanitizers. These innovations will originate from your research and ultimately will be applied at scale. Our scope of responsibility is full stack, including silicon, boot ROMs, kernels, and user applications. **Minimum Qualifications** + Strong fuzzing expertise (applied fuzzing, fuzzing research, fuzzing technologies) + Strong programming skills (C/C++/Python/ASM) + Autonomous drive and collaborative mindset + Candidates should possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related fields, or equivalent experience/skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with compilers / LLVM + Understanding of Vulnerability Research, Static and Dynamic analysis techniques + Reverse Engineering **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. ( Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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