Billions of people globally depend on the security of Apple's products. Our team protects our users from malware and helps improve the security & privacy of our operating systems. This work is complex, and directly impactful to your friends, family, and people everywhere. We are a team of skilled people that support each other, move quickly, cultivate creativity, and solve old problems in new ways. We build systems to discover, understand, block, and eradicate malware. We partner with OS engineers to design, build and integrate new anti-malware technology into our products to stay ahead of attackers.
Description
As an intern joining our team, you'll learn to reverse engineer malware samples using static and dynamic analysis tools, contribute to building new detection systems, and help improve platform security features in macOS & iOS. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who will mentor you as you develop your skills
Minimum Qualifications
Studying Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Foundational programming skills with scripting languages such as Python
Curiosity about security, malware, and how attackers compromise systems
Ability to think critically, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Good communication skills and eagerness to share knowledge with others
Preferred Qualifications
Coursework or projects involving reverse engineering or low-level programming
Familiarity with macOS, iOS, or Unix-like operating systems
Personal projects or related to security research or malware analysis
Understanding of operating systems fundamentals, including processes, memory management, and system calls