Network Engineer — Retail Network

Apple Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to design and operate secure routing, switching, wireless, and WAN infrastructure for Apple Retail stores worldwide.

You will own store connectivity end-to-end and drive automation to boost reliability across the global retail footprint. 5+ years in enterprise networking, strong TCP/IP, BGP/OSPF, VLANs, and hands-on with Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet platforms, plus scripting (Python/Ansible).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical work experience.
• 5+ years hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise network infrastructure.
• Strong foundation in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, 802.1Q, QoS, and VPN architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, Juniper JUNOS, or Arista EOS.
• Knowledge of wireless infrastructure and RF troubleshooting.
• Scripting and automation with Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar.
• Familiarity with Linux, CLI utilities, Git, and AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Ability to independently own deliverables and communicate trade-offs clearly.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and operate enterprise network infrastructure for Apple Retail stores.
• Own store connectivity and troubleshoot complex operational issues.
• Leverage automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve reliability.

Skills

Networking

Automation

Python

Linux

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS

Juniper JUNOS

Arista EOS

Fortinet FortiGate

FortiOS/FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer

Cisco Catalyst 9800

Aruba wireless

Splunk

Grafana

Git

Ansible

Job description

Summary

Apple is where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. The Retail Network Infrastructure team designs, builds, and operates the critical network services connecting Apple Retail stores and operations worldwide.

Description

We are seeking a highly self-driven Network Engineer to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable routing, switching, wireless, and WAN infrastructure. In this hands-on engineering role, you will take technical ownership of store connectivity, proactively solve complex operational challenges, and leverage automation and modern AI-assisted workflows to elevate network reliability across our global retail footprint.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and operating enterprise or service-provider network infrastructure.
• Solid foundation in core networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, 802.1Q trunking, QoS, and VPN architectures (IPSec, DMVPN).
• Hands-on experience with enterprise routing, switching, and security platforms (Cisco IOS-XE/NX-OS, Juniper JUNOS, or Arista EOS).
• Working knowledge of enterprise wireless infrastructure, controller architectures, and RF troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, Ansible, or similar tooling for network configuration and data collection.
• Familiarity with Linux environments, standard command-line diagnostic utilities, Git-based version control, and practical use of AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own deliverables, cut through technical ambiguity, and communicate complex trade-offs clearly across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the Fortinet security ecosystem (FortiGate NGFW, FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer), including centralized policy management, automated deployments, and IPSec VPN orchestration.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting SD-WAN architectures, including policy-based routing, application-aware traffic steering, and multi-transport resilience (Metro Ethernet, DIA, cellular underlays).
• Advanced hands-on experience with Cisco switching, Cisco Catalyst 9800 wireless controllers, or Aruba wireless solutions.
• Experience with operational observability, log analytics, and dashboarding platforms such as Splunk, Grafana, or equivalent.
• Active industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE / FCSS / FCP, or equivalent credentials.