macOS Endpoint Engineer - job 1 of 2

As a macOS Endpoint Engineer at Cyberhaven, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing components of our advanced system sensor that tracks data movement across all applications and files on macOS endpoints. You'll also work on solving performance optimization challenges, ensuring our software can monitor thousands of events without negatively impacting user experience. Your role will involve building secure software capable of withstanding real-world attacks while processing untrusted data and collaborating closely with a distributed team.

To qualify for the macOS Endpoint Engineer role at Cyberhaven, candidates should have a strong track record in working with Swift on macOS, experience in building system extensions using the Endpoint Security and Network extensions frameworks, and prior work on large native applications. Additionally, familiarity with debugging and performance optimization of low-level system software is essential, along with experience in building endpoint security products.

To apply for the macOS Endpoint Engineer position at Cyberhaven, you should prepare your resume highlighting your relevant experience in macOS development, particularly with security products and system architecture. Then, submit your application through our official website or contact our HR team directly for further instructions. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Cyberhaven fosters a remote-first work culture that values diversity, collaboration, and innovation. As a macOS Endpoint Engineer, you will be part of a distributed team that encourages continuous learning and growth. Our company values emphasize deep thinking, ownership, and a customer-focused mindset, creating an engaging and supportive work environment.

As a macOS Endpoint Engineer at Cyberhaven, you can count on a competitive salary and stock options, along with excellent benefits like private health insurance and flexible paid time off. We also prioritize career advancement opportunities, ensuring that you have the resources and support to grow professionally while contributing to important security initiatives.

In answering this question, you should highlight specific projects or applications where you effectively utilized Swift on macOS. Demonstrate your understanding of the language's features and how you handled challenges or inconsistencies during development.

Discuss methods you've employed for debugging, such as using Instruments or other profiling tools. Explain how you identify bottlenecks and the steps you take to optimize the software performance while maintaining user experience.

Summarize your hands-on experience with the Endpoint Security Framework, detailing any projects where you built system extensions and how they interacted with macOS architecture. Mention specific features you implemented and the challenges you overcame.

Speak about security best practices that you follow while developing endpoint applications. This can include the use of secure coding principles, data encryption techniques, and how you stay updated on the latest threats to ensure your applications are hardened against attacks.

Highlight your experience in collaborating with team members across different time zones. Discuss tools you've used for effective communication and project management, and how you keep the team aligned and engaged.

Share a story where you had to take the initiative to lead a project or tackle a challenging problem. Explain the situation, your actions, and the positive outcome that resulted from your ownership.

Discuss critical factors like scalability, maintainability, and security that influence your architectural decisions. Give an example of how you've applied these principles in past projects.

Respond with a specific instance where you faced changing project requirements. Explain how you assessed the impact, communicated with your team, and adapted your work to meet the new needs effectively.

In answering this, explore how AI can detect anomalies, automate responses to threats, and improve incident response times. Connect your thoughts on AI with Cyberhaven’s mission to revolutionize data protection.

Your response should reflect your passion for data security and interest in innovative technology solutions. Mention Cyberhaven’s unique approach to data protection and how it aligns with your career aspirations and values as an engineer.