Core Services Network Engineer - IP Engineering

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is looking for a Network Engineer to join the Global Network Services team in Singapore. This role involves designing and supporting the network infrastructure in China, collaborating closely with local carriers, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate must have in-depth knowledge of BGP, MPLS, and Chinese telecom regulations, coupled with solid experience in network operations.

With a degree and significant industry knowledge, the candidate will help enhance Apple’s network strategies and work in a fast-paced environment emphasizing teamwork and customer experience.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Network Engineering or Operations is required.
• Solid understanding of BGP, RSVP-TE, MPLS, VPNs is essential.
• Fluency in English is mandatory for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and operate network infrastructure for Apple's operations in China.
• Collaborate with teams globally to enhance network architecture.
• Troubleshoot issues across carrier networks effectively.

Skills

Network Engineering or Operations experience

Knowledge of BGP, RSVP-TE, MPLS, VPNs, IS-IS, OSPF

Experience with documentation of Network Design and Test Plans

Knowledge of BGP Routing Policies and Internet Peering

Understanding of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6)

Familiarity with China's domestic telecommunications carriers

Experience interfacing with Chinese carriers

Knowledge of China's internet exchange points

Working knowledge of China's telecommunications regulations

Fluency in English

Education

College degree (BA or BS) or equivalent relevant experience

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Network Operating Systems: JUNOS, SR-OS, EOS, IOS-XR

Experience with Spirent or Ixia test platforms

Programming languages: Python, Rust, Go, C

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Come join the Network Engineering team responsible for Apple's Global Backbone and Internet Edge! We are building the fastest and most reliable network required for Apple's unique needs, supporting all of its products and services. This Network Engineer role is based in Singapore and will focus on designing, building, and operating the network infrastructure Apple operates domestically within China. The position requires knowledge of protocols and systems used within Content or Service Provider Networks, as well as a deep familiarity with China's domestic telecommunications landscape, carriers, and regulatory environment.

Description

Apple is looking for a Network Engineer, who will be based in Singapore, to join their Global Network Services (GNS) team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, testing, and operational support of Apple's network infrastructure in China, with a focus on the Backbone and Internet Edge as it relates to Apple's domestic China operations.

This Network Engineer will participate in the design, testing, documentation, and operation of network hardware, software, and supporting systems deployed within Apple's China network footprint. They will contribute to capacity planning processes and work alongside senior engineers and architects on budgeting and hardware lifecycle decisions. The engineer must be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across Operations, Engineering, and Architecture — both in China and globally across Apple's network teams.

Responsibilities

• A key function of this role is serving as a knowledgeable technical resource for Apple's relationships with China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, and CITIC Telecom. The engineer will be expected to understand how each carrier's network operates, troubleshoot issues end‑to‑end across carrier boundaries, and represent Apple's technical requirements clearly in carrier interactions. Familiarity with how China's regulatory environment impacts network design decisions is essential. The engineer will also be expected to have familiarity and experience with Intra‑APAC and Trans‑Pacific submarine systems/assets, given their critical role in connecting Apple's China network to the broader global infrastructure.
• This person will be expected to obsess over the customer experience and drive operational excellence in their everyday work. Beyond the technical role, this position requires strong communication skills and an individual who thrives in Apple's fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of Network Engineering or Operations experience
• Experience operating a large‑scale network utilizing BGP, RSVP‑TE, MPLS, VPNs, IS‑IS, and/or OSPF
• Experience with documentation of Network Design and Test Plans
• Experience and working knowledge of BGP Routing Policies and Internet Peering
• Familiarity and experience with Intra‑APAC and Trans‑Pacific submarine systems/assets
• Solid working knowledge of at least one vendor Network Operating System: JUNOS, SR‑OS, EOS, or IOS‑XR required
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP (both IPv4 and IPv6)
• Intimate, hands‑on knowledge of China's domestic telecommunications carriers, including operational, technical, and commercial practices of: China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom, CITIC Telecom International, CBN
• Experience directly interfacing with one or more of the above carriers on circuit provisioning, BGP peering, IP transit, or private line/MPLS services within mainland China
• Familiarity with China's domestic internet exchange points (e.g., CNIX, ChinaIX) and peering ecosystem
• Working knowledge of the regulatory framework governing telecommunications and network operations in China, including requirements set forth by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT)
• Understanding of ICP (Internet Content Provider) licensing implications on network architecture and connectivity
• Familiarity with China's unique internet architecture, including cross‑border connectivity constraints and domestic traffic routing practices
• English proficiency is required for collaboration with Apple's global teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of capacity planning; familiarity with budget planning processes is a plus
• Experience with Spirent or Ixia test platforms is a plus
• Experience with one of the following programming languages is a plus: Python, Rust, Go, or C
• Professional fluency in Mandarin — written and spoken — is strongly preferred
• College degree (BA or BS) or equivalent relevant experience; technical degree preferred
• Advanced Network Certifications preferred (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent professional‑level certification)
• Certifications or coursework relevant to Chinese telecommunications or domestic carrier operations are a plus

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug‑free workplace.