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Apple · 3 weeks ago

Network Architect Lead

positionCupertino, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$203K/yr - $306K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. We are looking for a creative and highly motivated Network Architect to join our team, where you will design and architect in a large-scale distributed environment, focusing on network security protocols, routing, switching, and automation.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain network technology roadmap and define network strategy
Define architecture, design, and deployment of networks supporting Apple's test device farm, aligning with business objectives
Partner with software and hardware teams to deliver scalable, highly available networks for extreme-performance workloads
Drive technology adoption, vendor engagement, and lifecycle management for networking hardware and software
Participate in PagerDuty rotation assisting with incidents, help identify root cause, remediation plans, and insure fixes are implemented
Represent network strategy in business planning and communicate complex concepts to partners and stakeholders

Qualification

Network architectureRoutingSwitchingNetwork security protocolsWiFi designAutomation toolsExecutive presentation skillsCross-functional leadershipProblem-solving abilities

Required

10+ years of experience in large-scale data center network architecture and WiFi design
BS, BA, or BEng degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience
Deep knowledge of multi-site networking, routing, switching, firewalls, and security frameworks
Executive-level presentation skills, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to bridge the gap between business and technology
Experience working cross functionally to resolve complex issues and meet project timelines

Preferred

Automation tools that eliminate routine tasks. Every manual process is an opportunity to code a solution
Hands-on experience designing secure wired & WiFi networks
Ability to lead network projects and roadmap for the organization

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

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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