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 that enhance the scalability and reliability of Apple's global network. Candidates should be passionate about innovating and building systems from scratch for massive scale. The role requires collaboration across various disciplines to create tools that define the Core platform.

• 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 Postgres and MySQL.
• Strong background 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 such as 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, and Chef is a plus.
• Understanding of network protocols such as BGP and MPLS.
• Familiarity with network monitoring protocols such as Netflow and SNMP.
• Experience with network protocols such as TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, UDP, and DNS.
• Solid understanding of network operating systems such as Junos, IOS, and EOS is a plus.

• Design and develop new applications for building a highly scalable core network.
• Ensure the delivery of scale and reliability to 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.