JavaScriptCore Security Engineer

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Summary In this role, you have the opportunity to help secure the Java Script Core  virtual machine. The Java Script Core  team at Apple is looking for system programmers with experience in security, especially in programming languages, compilers, and virtual machines. You will be working to deliver a more secure web for all Apple products both proactively, by ensuring new features are implemented securely, and reactively, by responding to and addressing Java Script Core ’s unique security challenges.

The work is challenging, and the impact and reach are large. Join us!

Description The Java Script Core  team in Web Kit is responsible for the Java Script Core  engine, and our mission is to make JavaScript and Web Assembly execution both fast and secure. Java Script Core  is complex, with many subsystems: the compilation pipeline, the language runtime, the garbage collector and memory allocators, and the API for native apps. These subsystems run untrusted, third-party code, and all of them must do so in a memory safe  this role, you will work across all areas of the engine, focusing on improving security and stability.

You will drive new innovations in the security architecture of the codebase. You will fix security issues and respond to fuzzing. You will also ensure that security processes in Java Script Core  are updated to current best practices and set the project up for a secure future.

Minimum Qualifications BS in computer science or equivalent

Experience programming in modern C++Excellent debugging, critical thinking, and communication skills

Experience developing privacy and security-sensitive software

Experience with compilers, parsers, and interpreters

Experience with assembly-level programming

Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with VMs with just-in-time compilers (e.g. JavaScript engines and JVMs)

Experience with web browsers

Experience with memory allocators and garbage collectors

Experience with fuzzing, security architecture, and memory safety

Knowledge of JavaScript and Web Assembly 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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