Staff Developer ( Mac )

Position Overview

Arctic Wolf is seeking a skilled Staff Developer with strong expertise in macOS endpoint security, system extensions, and Apples 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 Apples 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 Apples 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 Apples 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

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