Role Overview:
Build the security agent that protects Mac endpoints. You will work close to the operating system, using Apple’s Endpoint Security and Network Extension technologies to detect and stop threats without slowing down the machine.
This is a remote position based in the United States. We are only considering candidates currently based in the United States and are not offer relocation at this time.
Position Details:About the role
- Design, build, and maintain macOS security components using the Endpoint Security framework, System Extensions, and Network Extension.
- Process high-volume system events (file, process, and network activity) accurately and with minimal performance impact.
- Keep the product working through Apple’s yearly macOS releases, including changes to privacy, signing, and notarization requirements.
- Diagnose hard problems deep in the system using lldb, Instruments, and dtrace.
- Review code, mentor engineers, and contribute to architecture decisions.
- Work with QA, threat research, and product teams to ship reliable releases.
About you
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant time building for macOS (not only iOS).
- Hands-on experience shipping software with the Endpoint Security framework.
- Working knowledge of Network Extension and low-level networking on macOS.
- Strong command of Unix and Apple File System (APFS) behavior.
- Proficiency in Swift and in Unix system and API calls, plus C, C++.
- Familiarity with code signing, notarization, entitlements, System Integrity Protection, and TCC.
- Experience with XPC and launchd for background services.
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- 401k Retirement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Support and Community Involvement
- 14 Paid Company Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees
- 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non-Exempt Employees Accrued Each Year
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5+ years software engineering with macOS experience; Endpoint Security framework; Network Extension; Unix/APFS; Swift, C, C++; code signing, notarization, XPC, launchd; US-based candidates only.
Key Responsibilities
- designing macOS security components
- processing system events
- diagnosing system issues
Skills & Tools
Endpoint Security framework, Network Extension, System Extensions, lldb, Instruments, dtrace, Swift, C, C++, XPC, launchd
Job Details
- Category: Software Development
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or San Jose or New York City or Ontario or Texas or California or New Jersey
- Salary: USD 100,000 – 2,300,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About McAfee
A cybersecurity company that develops security software for endpoints. — Industry: Information Technology