Network Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Network Software Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Apple is looking for a Software engineer/architect, with an appropriate balance of experience and interest in software development to join our Global Network Services (GNS) team supporting our backbone infrastructure around the globe. Work closely with global team members to develop tools/solutions for our Engineering and Operations teams for continual improvement toward our key operational metrics of reliability/visibility and efficiency. This person will need to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, collaborating closely with our network teams, as well as cross-functionally with external groups to deliver turn-key solutions to reach this goal!

Description

The candidate will be part of the Backbone development team focusing on hyperscale Backbone networking. As a member, you will design and develop new solutions and tools using open data plane hardwares for building highly scalable route/forwarding control systems. These products defining the WAN software platform will be built drawing expertise from cross-disciplinary areas including large scale distributed systems, fault-tolerant systems, operating systems, and high-performance analytics. If you are passionate about innovating and building solutions from scratch for massive scale, then our team might be the right place for you! As a network software architect, you will be working closely with the WAN network engineering and the operation team with the goal of defining, building, and operationalizing the solution. Due to the nature of our customer, foundational network technology knowledge will be a key skill for the ideal candidate to possess.

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in engineering.
• Proficient with programming languages such as Clojure/Go/Java/Python with sophisticated proficiency in at least one language.
• Strong software engineering background with experience in building/maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Strong familiarity with the Networking protocols (BGP, MPLS).
• Expertise in network monitoring protocols (Netflow, SNMP, etc.).

Education & Experience

BS or MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, 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 participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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