Apple · 5 months ago
Software Development Engineer - Traffic Network Proxying, ASE
Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
4+ years expApple is seeking a Traffic Engineer to join their innovative team focused on shaping the future of traffic and service development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining network services and critical infrastructure components that ensure secure connectivity across Apple cloud environments.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Orchestrate the design and development of cutting-edge traffic components, ranging from network proxying and load balancing to security, routing, and quality of service
Enhance the network stack for improved ingress and egress functionality, helping architect the backbone of Apple
Push the boundaries of what's possible in software development by addressing challenges at an extraordinary scale and driving innovation in traffic management
Provide and receive technical guidance and mentorship, nurturing a culture that values each team member's unique skills, backgrounds, and working styles
Qualification
Required
4+ years of relevant industry experience
Professional expertise in software engineering
Skilled with one or more advanced programming language such as C, C++, Java or Go
Full product lifecycle ownership mindset (design → implementation → production)
Passionate about improving the team and partners you work with
BS degree or higher in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience
Preferred
Traffic and Edge: Professional expertise in Traffic/Edge Engineering or Cloud Networking
Expertise with Envoy: experience developing and deploying control-plane components for Envoy, including but not limited to EnvoyGateway and other proxy-related services
Proficiency in Golang: experience in writing performant and efficient Golang code in production environments
Proficiency in Java: experience in Java, with a good understanding of object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and JVM performance tuning
Proficiency in Kubernetes: Experience with Kubernetes for orchestrating microservices, with knowledge of deployments, services, ingress controllers, and custom controllers
Infrastructure Traffic Experience: Familiarity with traffic management patterns, service discovery, load balancing, observability, and security in modern distributed systems
API Design: Ability to design RESTful APIs and gRPC services for integration with internal and external systems
Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams
Experience with Large-Scale Distributed Systems: Experience in designing and maintaining large-scale systems that handle significant volumes of traffic across complex infrastructure setups. This includes knowledge of performance tuning, resource management, and the ability to scale systems efficiently
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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