Staff Developer ( Mac )
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Job Description
Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60
2024 CRN Products of the Year
Leader
IDC MarketScape
Customers' Choice
Gartner Peer Insights
Aurora Platform
CRN’s Products of the Year
Security Operations Platform
Developer
to be part of making this happen.
Position Overview
Arctic Wolf is seeking a skilled Staff Developer with strong expertise in macOS endpoint security, system extensions, and Apple's security infrastructure. In this role, you will develop and maintain sophisticated endpoint protection solutions for macOS, collaborate with senior architects, and mentor junior developers. You will work with Apple's code signing, notarization, and System Extensions frameworks to build secure, efficient security software that protects enterprises running macOS.
Core Responsibilities
- Design and develop endpoint security solutions specifically for macOS, working with System Extensions and user-mode security frameworks
- Implement solutions utilizing Apple's code signing and notarization mechanisms to ensure compliance and security
- Collaborate with security architects and principal engineers to translate complex security requirements into robust implementations
- Mentor junior developers on macOS-specific security patterns, best practices, and Arctic Wolf development standards
- Integrate endpoint protection components with cloud services and backend systems for centralized management and monitoring
- Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure code quality and architectural consistency
- Leverage modern AI tools and techniques for debugging, problem-solving, and accelerating development tasks
- Maintain familiarity with macOS security updates, system changes, and evolving endpoint protection requirements
Required Qualifications
•Minimum 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years as a Staff Developer or equivalent senior individual contributor
- Extensive experience developing endpoint security software or components for macOS systems
- Strong proficiency in Objective-C and/or Swift, with deep understanding of macOS development practices
- Advanced knowledge of macOS System Extensions architecture, capabilities, and limitations
- Working knowledge of Apple's code signing, notarization, and app sandbox mechanisms
- Understanding of macOS endpoint security landscape, including common threats and defense mechanisms
- Experience with cloud services integration and RESTful API development for backend communication
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior developers, contributing to team growth and knowledge sharing
- Strong experience with debugging tools and techniques specific to macOS (lldb, Instruments, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical concepts
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with previous versions of macOS security mechanisms and migration
strategies
- Background in endpoint threat detection, malware analysis, or incident response
- Experience with network-level security implementations and traffic analysis
- Familiarity with machine learning applications in security or behavioral analysis
- Open-source contributions to macOS security tools or projects
- Knowledge of security compliance frameworks relevant to endpoint protection
- Experience with performance optimization and memory-efficient code on resource-
constrained systems
What We Offer
- Senior technical role with significant ownership of macOS security initiatives
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge endpoint security technologies protecting
thousands of enterprises
- Mentorship and learning opportunities from world-class security researchers and
architects
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development and continuous learning support
- Collaborative environment with talented security engineers and researchers
About Arctic Wolf
At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including
Top Workplace USA
Best Places to Work – USA
Great Place to Work – Canada
Great Place to Work – UK
Kununu Top Company – Germany
Our Values
On-Camera Policy
Security Requirements
Benefits
All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:
- Equity for all employees
- 18 days annual leave, flexible holidays & festivals, and paid volunteer days
- Training and career development programs
- Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance for you and your family, life insurance (3x compensation), and personal accident insurance.
- A modern workplace in Helios Business Park in Bengaluru
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