Principal Software Engineer, MacOS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Create innovative and engaging products aimed at combating malware.

• Develop advanced enterprise-level endpoint protection for macOS.

• Contribute significantly to the design and development of tools that bolster all ThreatDown initiatives.

• Gather and analyze data and metrics to monitor emerging threats.

• Assist fellow developers by maintaining proactive communication, documentation, unit testing, and peer review.

• Collaborate effectively within a diverse team in an Agile setting.

• Achieve exceptional results while enhancing your skill set.

• Collaborate as part of a team to ensure all members reach their objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient understanding of Object-Oriented development methodologies.

• Experience with Apple’s System Extensions and Network Extension frameworks.

• Capability to perform in a high-performance team within a high-tech startup or similar environment.

• Proficient in Swift and/or Objective-C programming languages.

• Background in backend development on macOS, encompassing data management, networking, and system integrations.

• Skillful in debugging and optimizing macOS applications for enhanced performance.

• Acquainted with essential macOS frameworks and development tools, such as Foundation, Xcode, Instruments, and LLDB.

• Solid understanding of macOS system architecture and internals.

• Knowledge of macOS security and distribution standards, including code signing, entitlements, sandboxing, privacy permissions, and notarization.

• Able to debug, profile, and optimize macOS applications for performance, reliability, and resource efficiency.

• Familiar with cybersecurity principles, including least privilege, defense in depth, secure-by-default design, threat modeling, and attack-surface reduction.

• Knowledgeable about secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and prevalent application and network security threats.

• Familiar with Apple platform deployment and management technologies, including MDM and configuration profiles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

• Wellness programs.

• Comprehensive Time Off policy.

• An opportunity to contribute positively to yourself and the world!