Senior Network Software Engineer

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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 delivery 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.

Responsibilities

This role will work closely with the global team members to develop software systems to improve key engineering and operational metrics of reliability, visibility and efficiency. This individual will need to excel in a fast-paced, multifaceted work environment, collaborating closely with our core network teams, as well as multi-functionally with external groups to deliver turn-key solutions in order to reach this goal.

Due to the nature of our customer, foundational network technology knowledge will be a key skill for the ideal candidate to possess.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Expert level of proficiency with modern programming languages and frameworks. Such as Python/Django/Golang are strongly preferred.
• Strong experience on relational databases such as Postgres, MySql
• Strong software engineering background with experience with building/maintaining RESTful APIs
• Strong experience in using CI/CD tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux system administration
• Experience with application containerization technologies (Docker, Kube)
• Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in cloud platforms
• Understanding of centralized configuration management and provisioning technologies, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef etc. a plus
• Understanding of network protocols such as (BGP, MPLS)
• Familiarity in network monitoring protocols (Netflow, SNMP etc)
• Experience network protocols such as (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, UDP,DNS)
• Solid understanding of network operating systems such as (i.e. Junos, IOS, EOS) is a plus
• Pay & Benefits

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 $165,800 and $292,400, 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 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.

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