ph3Summary /h3 pApple's Security Engineering Architecture (SEAR) organization is responsible for the security of all Apple products. Passionate about safeguarding our users, we lead with offence proactively uncovering and eliminating vulnerabilities before attackers ever get the chance. /p pAs AI systems become deeply integrated into operating systems, developer tools, and user experiences, they introduce entirely new attack surfaces vulnerable to prompt injection, agentic privilege escalation, data exfiltration, and AI-assisted exploitation at unprecedented scale. /p pThink you have the creativity and determination to break these systems? Join us and help secure the next generation of intelligent platforms used by billions of people. /p h3Description /h3 pIn this role, you will identify and exploit vulnerabilities in AI-powered features and agentic systems across Apple platforms. The AI systems themselves are the attack surface. You will help to build offensive capabilities against autonomous systems and anticipate how adversaries may exploit AI enabled systems in the wild. /p pYou will join a team working with world-class offensive security researchers. The work is critical directly shapes the security posture of Apple. /p pYou will conduct offensive research into AI-specific attack classes, including prompt injection, agentic data exfiltration and lateral movement, persistence mechanisms in AI workflows, AI-assisted vulnerability discovery and exploitation. /p h3Minimum Qualifications /h3 ul liSolid grounding in common vulnerability classes (memory corruption, logic flaws, auth bypass) /li liProven experience in security research, vulnerability discovery, or offensive security (e.g., browsers, 0-click, messaging systems,



distributed systems, or AI platforms) /li liStrong understanding of modern AI/LLM systems and their failure modes (e.g., prompt injection, data exfiltration, model misuse) /li liExperience applying AI/ML tools (e.g., LLMs, agents) to automate or augment security research workflows /li /ul h3Preferred Qualifications /h3 ul liExperience attacking or defending agentic systems (multi-step AI workflows, tool-using agents, MCP-style integrations) /li liFamiliarity with prompt injection techniques, obfuscation (e.g., encoding-based bypasses), and model manipulation strategies /li liExperience building or evaluating AI-driven vulnerability discovery pipelines /li liUnderstanding of browser-based AI integrations and risks (e.g., agentic browsing, data boundary violations) /li liKnowledge of capability-based security models or policy enforcement systems for AI agents /li liExperience with reverse engineering and low-level systems (IDA, Ghidra, LLDB) /li liProficiency in one or more: Python, C/C++, Swift, Objective-C /li liFamiliarity with Apple platforms (iOS, macOS) and their security architecture /li /ul h3Pay Benefits /h3 pAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.



The base pay for this role is between €72,300 and €149,300 and reflects a full-time equivalent. Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions. /p pApple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Learn more about Apple Benefits /p pNote: Apple vantaggi, compensation and discretionary stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. /p pAt Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations. /p pAt 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. /p pLearn about accessibility in Apple's workplace /p pRole Number: /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Offensive Security Researcher (Milano)
🏢 Lex
📍 Milano