JavaScriptCore Security Engineer

Role Number: 200632324Team: Software and ServicesLocation: CupertinoPosted: 2025-11-14SummaryIn this role, you have the opportunity to help secure the JavaScriptCore virtual machine. The JavaScriptCore 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 JavaScriptCore’s unique security challenges. The work is challenging, and the impact and reach are large. Join us!DescriptionThe JavaScriptCore team in WebKit is responsible for the JavaScriptCore engine, and our mission is to make JavaScript and WebAssembly execution both fast and secure. JavaScriptCore 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 way.In 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 JavaScriptCore are updated to current best practices and set the project up for a secure future.Minimum QualificationsBS in computer science or equivalentExperience programming in modern C++Excellent debugging, critical thinking, and communication skillsExperience developing privacy and security-sensitive softwareExperience with compilers, parsers, and interpretersExperience with assembly-level programmingPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience with VMs with just-in-time compilers (e.g. JavaScript engines and JVMs)Experience with web browsersExperience with memory allocators and garbage collectorsExperience with fuzzing, security architecture, and memory safetyKnowledge of JavaScript and WebAssemblyPay & BenefitsAt 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicantAccessibilityAt Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.