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Apple · 14 hours ago

Senior Network Engineer, Backbone Infrastructure

positionSan Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$172K/yr - $306K/yr
date5+ years exp

Apple is a company where individual imaginations come together to innovate and create. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to maintain the global backbone and internet peering infrastructure, involving regular network maintenance, migrations, upgrades, and augmentations to support both internal and external customers.

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

Maintaining the global backbone and internet peering infrastructure
Involved in regular network maintenance, migrations, upgrades, and augmentations of the infrastructure that supports both internal and external customers
Occasionally participate in network designs, defining and developing toolings and automations to enable large-scale deployment and operations

Qualification

TCP/IPBGPMPLSNetwork designCarrier grade routersLinuxPythonAnsibleAnalytical skillsTroubleshootingDWDM Optical TransportOrganizational skills

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

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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

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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