The Retail Network Engineer will be part of Apple's Infrastructure Services team, which manages the global network operations for Apple Retail Stores. This role focuses on designing and implementing network solutions that ensure fast, reliable, and secure connectivity for critical functions in stores worldwide. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to develop complete network solutions based on business needs and store designs. A successful candidate will possess strong networking expertise and excellent communication skills to support Apple's expanding retail network.

• 3+ years of industry experience in the field of networking
• Strong understanding of IPv6 and IPv4 protocols
• Experience with BGP and Internet routing policy
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS-XE, JUNOS, Arista EOS, FortiOS, or Aruba AOS
• Experience with Juniper SRX, Fortinet Firewalls, or Cisco Catalyst switching platforms
• Knowledge of SD-WAN and IPSEC VPN technologies
• Experience testing and provisioning WAN circuits such as Metro Ethernet or Dark Fiber
• Proficiency with standard Linux utilities like grep, sed, awk, traceroute, and tcpdump
• Experience automating workflows using Ansible, Python, or other infrastructure-as-code tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience leveraging GenAI tools to improve capability or efficiency in network infrastructure management
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Design network solutions to meet evolving business needs
• Deploy WAN, wired LAN, and Wi-Fi infrastructure for new and existing Retail Store locations
• Diagnose and identify root causes of network issues
• Build and maintain automation playbooks and scripts to support scalable infrastructure deployment
• Maintain consistency across the global fleet in terms of software, configuration, and security
• Schedule and execute change requests
• Coordinate work with peers and vendors to deploy and troubleshoot infrastructure

• 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.