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In this role, you will: Build and improve detection, OS event monitoring, telemetry, and reporting in the on-device agent Develop native components that detect and respond to real-world endpoint threats Design, deliver, and maintain components with a focus on reliability, performance, and operational health Help ensure the agent remains efficient, safe, and aligned with the macOS security model Contribute to performance, concurrency, and compatibility across macOS versions Produce high-quality telemetry that supports investigation, analytics, and security insights Investigate and resolve issues such as crashes, performance regressions, and compatibility challenges Apply secure coding practices and validate assumptions to build resilient systems Collaborate with engineers and partner teams to deliver integrated security solutions Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and shared engineering practices Embody our culture and values. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience. 4+ years building and shipping systems-level or native software in C/C++ or Objective-C Experience with macOS, Linux, or other Unix internals: system extensions, the Endpoint Security Framework (ESF), kernel/user-mode boundaries, or equivalent low-level OS work Background in security, endpoint protection, EDR/antivirus, networking client software (e.g., VPN), or performance-sensitive systems software Experience with multithreaded/asynchronous code and diagnosing concurrency or performance issues Interest in security, systems programming, or endpoint detection and response
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