Secure Device Mobile Engineer
Secure Stripe endpoints and client platforms by building endpoint security software, operating backend services, and advising on iOS/macOS security best practices. Requires 4+ years securing Apple platforms and 4+ years coding in Go, Swift, or Objective-C.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the secure design and implementation of Stripe’s mobile expansion initiative
- Act as the subject matter expert on iOS security by advising partner teams on iOS security best practices and secure-by-design architectures
- Design, build and maintain Stripe’s endpoint security software, including developing telemetry and prevention capabilities via macOS system extensions that run on all Stripe macOS devices
- Collaborate closely with partner teams to define and measure the secure configuration of Stripe’s client platforms (macOS, iOS/Android, ChromeOS)
- Operate high RPS backend services providing critical controls and security configuration to Stripe endpoints
- Drive down usage of unapproved, untrusted software while creating a surprisingly great user experience for onboarding new, approved software
- Manage and improve device attestation flows to ensure Stripe’s device and user identities are kept secure
- Identify opportunities on Stripe client platforms to improve our security posture and resiliency against malware and advanced persistent threats
- Build and maintain a users-first data loss prevention program to protect against accidental and malicious data exfiltration
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant experience securing iOS and/or macOS platforms
- 4+ years of software engineering experience writing Go, Swift or Objective-C
- Deep expertise securing devices within the Apple ecosystem
- Understanding of the current threat landscape and how to defend Apple devices against modern threats
- High standards for code quality and a constructive attitude to help others raise the bar
- An ability to think creatively and holistically about reducing risk in a complex environment
- The ability to drive clear next steps when encountering ambiguous spaces without clear lines of ownership
- Empathy, strong communication skills and a deep respect for the power of collaboration
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience implementing endpoint detection and response software
- Knowledge of macOS or iOS internals and how they can be used to build security controls and software
- Exposure to data loss prevention strategies
- Ability to develop backend networked applications capable of handling a high number of requests
- General proficiency in securing client devices
- Understanding of topics such as platform hardening, malware detection, and endpoint management through configuration as code
- Understanding of networking protocols across various levels of the stack (TCP, DNS, SSH, TLS, HTTP)
- Linux system administration knowledge
- Additional experience securing alternative platforms including Windows and Android
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
Skills
Go, Swift, Objective-C, Ios Security, Macos Security, Endpoint Security, Data Loss Prevention, AWS, Linux, Networking
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