Senior Network Software Engineer
Summary Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Description You will be part of the software development team focusing on hyper-scaled Core Backbone & Internet networking. As a member you will design and develop new applications for building highly scalable core network of Apple. The goal is to deliver scale and reliability to our Global network covering edge and backbone core. These tools defining the Core platform will be built drawing expertise from cross-disciplinary areas including large scale distributed systems, fault-tolerant systems, concurrent systems, operating systems and high performance analytics. If you are passionate about innovating and building systems from scratch for massive scale, then our team might be the right place for you.
ResponsibilitiesNote: This section has been reformatted from the original to ensure clarity and consistency. Responsibilities include designing and developing software for a highly scalable core network, contributing to core platform tooling, and collaborating across cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems.
Minimum Qualifications- 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
- Expert level of proficiency with modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Django, and Golang.
- Strong experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Strong software engineering background with experience building/maintaining RESTful APIs.
- Strong experience using CI/CD tools and techniques.
- Strong experience with Linux system administration.
- Experience with application containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in cloud platforms.
- Understanding of centralized configuration management and provisioning technologies (eg, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Understanding of network protocols (BGP, MPLS).
- Familiarity with network monitoring protocols (NetFlow, SNMP).
- Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, UDP, DNS).
- Solid understanding of network operating systems (eg, Junos, IOS, EOS).
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs, including restricted stock unit awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts on products and services, and tuition reimbursement for career-related education. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Equal OpportunityApple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
