Apple · 2 months ago
Senior Network Engineer, Backbone Infrastructure
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$172K/yr - $306K/yr
5+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the global backbone and internet peering infrastructure, providing operational support, and collaborating with various teams to resolve critical network incidents.
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Responsibilities
You will collaborate with vendors on bug fixes and new features, and liaise with peers in Operations/Engineering and Architecture to ensure alignment of technical requirements
Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will be multitasking and providing operational support for the Backbone
You will also work closely with multiple multi-functional teams to resolve critical network incidents
In this role, you will prioritize the customer experience and drive operational excellence through strong technical leadership and mentorship
Qualification
Required
5 + years of network operations and/or network design background
In-depth experience in TCP/IP (v4 and v6), BGP and MPLS technologies
Deep understanding of underlying LAN/WAN technologies and protocols
Experience supporting large-scale peering/transit networks, with a sound knowledge of sophisticated traffic engineering and Internet routing policies
Hands-on experience with carrier grade routers and operating systems
Proficiency in MacOS, Linux, or variations of UNIX
Working knowledge of DWDM Optical Transport technologies
Preferred
BS or equivalent preferred
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including confirmed abilities to adapt to multifaceted project environments, while able to lead multiple concurrent projects
Extensive troubleshooting methodology and experience in an operational environment
Strong software development skills, including Python programming and Ansible/Shell scripting is highly regarded
Advanced industry network certifications preferred
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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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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