This role is part of the software development team at Apple, focusing on hyper-scaled Core Backbone and Internet networking. The team is responsible for designing and developing new applications to build a highly scalable core network for Apple. The goal is to enhance the scale and reliability of Apple's global network, covering both edge and backbone core. Candidates who are passionate about innovating and building systems from scratch for massive scale will find this team to be a great fit.

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Expert level of proficiency with modern programming languages and frameworks, such as Python, Django, or Golang.
• Strong experience with relational databases such as Postgres and MySQL.
• Strong software engineering background with experience in building and maintaining RESTful APIs.
• Strong experience in using CI/CD tools and techniques.
• Strong experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience with application containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in cloud platforms.
• Understanding of centralized configuration management and provisioning technologies, such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Understanding of network protocols such as BGP and MPLS.
• Familiarity with network monitoring protocols like Netflow and SNMP.
• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, UDP, and DNS.
• Solid understanding of network operating systems like Junos, IOS, or EOS.

• Design and develop new applications for building a highly scalable core network.
• Enhance the scale and reliability of Apple's global network.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to draw expertise from various areas.
• Innovate and build systems from scratch for massive scale.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.