Software Engineering - Multiple Party Computation, MLPT Internship (Rolling Intake)

About Apple 

Apple is a leading information technology company that provides a variety of consumer electronics and digital services to its target market. Apple designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics such as iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and Mac PCs. For its services, Apple issues its credit card, the Apple Card, which is used on its digital payment platform, Apple Pay.

Your role

Some of your accountabilities for this role will include:

• You will design and implement features on a privacy-preserving platform that protects the privacy of hundreds of millions of devices.
• You will use your software engineering skills to build modular and well-tested code to prototype groundbreaking privacy-preserving algorithms.
• You will work with IETF working groups and the research community to prove the robustness of your implementation.
• You will benchmark your solution to show efficiency and scalability. Embedding with the core team, you’ll work with other software/ML engineers and researchers.
• You will review designs and code by others and provide constructive feedback, while continuously learning from colleagues.

Training & development

Apple's training program offers interns a comprehensive learning experience about the company's technology. It includes hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge technology. The development-centric environment of the training program equips interns with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to the company's innovative projects.

Benefits

You’ll discover many more benefits of working at Apple, such as:

• Programs that match your charitable contributions
• Reimburse you for continuing your education
• Special employee pricing on Apple products. 
• Competitive salary
• Structured mentorship
• Personalized time-off policies
• Hybrid work models
• Training program
• Professional advancement prospects

Career progression

People are at the heart of Apple and the firm wants you to thrive. From day one, you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the big picture. The company offers support for your career growth through a career development framework, as well as guidance and resources that include course offerings from Apple University.

Work-life balance

Apple places a strong emphasis on work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and resources to support employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The firm values the well-being of its employees and strives to create an environment where everyone can excel while enjoying a fulfilling personal life.

Culture & vibe

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. The company welcomes everyone regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Also, Apple is a drug-free workplace.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

Education & Experience:

• Pursuing an MPhil or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong skills in object-oriented software design, development, and testing.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably including one of Python, Swift, or Java.
• Comfortable working independently to deliver results with minimal direction.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, well-tested code and automation.
• Background in privacy, multi-party computation, and cryptography is a plus.
• Experience working with IETF standard and open source code is a plus.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• youtube.com
• apple.com