Senior Network Engineer

A global technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, software, and services.
$136,300 - $248,700
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Senior Network Engineer

Apple's Global Network Services (GNS) team is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their dynamic environment supporting one of the world's largest service provider-based backbones. This role is integral to connecting Apple's global businesses through their Global Backbone and Internet peering infrastructure. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge network technologies and be part of a team of top-tier professionals.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and operating sophisticated backbone infrastructure that demands excellence in both technical expertise and operational efficiency. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic thinking, requiring skills in network operations, design, and automation. You'll be working with state-of-the-art networking technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, and MPLS, while contributing to the development of tools and automation solutions that enable large-scale deployments.

The position offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $136,300 to $248,700, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive healthcare, and educational support. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced network engineers who are passionate about building and maintaining large-scale infrastructure and want to contribute to Apple's continued technological innovation and growth.

Working at Apple means being part of a company that values technical excellence, innovation, and customer experience. You'll collaborate with talented professionals across the organization, participate in critical infrastructure decisions, and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on one of the world's most sophisticated network backbones.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Network Engineer

  • Day-to-day upkeep of the global infrastructure
  • Carry out regular network maintenances to migrate, upgrade and augment the infrastructure
  • Participate in network designs
  • Define and develop toolings and automations for large-scale deployment and operations
  • Collaborate with vendors on bug fixes and new features
  • Liaise with peers in Operations/Engineering and Architecture
  • Provide operational support for the Backbone
  • Participate in global on-call rotations
  • Attend early morning or late-night global collaboration meetings

Requirements For Senior Network Engineer

Python
Linux
  • At least 5 years of network operations and/or network design background
  • In-depth experience in TCP/IP (v4 and v6), IGP, BGP and MPLS technologies
  • Experience supporting large-scale peering/transit networks
  • Knowledge of complex traffic engineering and internet routing policies
  • Strong troubleshooting methodology
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MacOS, Linux, or other variations of UNIX
  • Strong software development skills, including Python programming and Ansible/Shell scripting

Benefits For Senior Network Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation assistance
  • Range of discounted products and free services

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