ASE Traffic Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team where your expertise in traffic engineering will shape the future of network services. This role involves designing and developing cutting-edge traffic components that ensure secure and scalable connectivity for millions of users. You'll be at the forefront of enhancing the network stack and driving innovation in traffic management. This dynamic environment values collaboration and personal growth, offering you the chance to mentor others while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software development. If you're passionate about network engineering and ready to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity to shine.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Skilled in advanced programming languages like C, C++, Java, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop traffic components for network services.
• Enhance network stack for improved functionality and scalability.

Skills

Software Engineering

C Programming

C++ Programming

Java Programming

Go Programming

Traffic Engineering

Cloud Networking

API Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Puppet

Istio

Envoy

Job description

ASE Traffic Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 07, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200594057

Join Apple’s innovative team to shape the future of traffic and service development. In this role, you will drive the design, development, and maintenance of network services, proxies, meshes, libraries, and other critical infrastructure components that ensure secure, scalable, and transparent connectivity across Apple cloud environments!

Description

As a Traffic Engineer, you will orchestrate the design and development of cutting-edge traffic components, ranging from network proxying and load balancing to security, routing, and quality of service. These components power Apple services at an unprecedented scale for hundreds of millions of users worldwide. In this role, you'll be instrumental in enhancing our network stack for improved ingress and egress functionality, helping architect the backbone of Apple. This position goes beyond coding. It's about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software development by addressing challenges at an extraordinary scale and driving innovation in traffic management. If you're passionate about shaping the future of network engineering and influencing the direction of an industry giant, this is your opportunity to shine. At Apple, we are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment where you can choose the balance between focused work and social interaction. You’ll provide and receive technical guidance and mentorship, nurturing a culture that values each team member's unique skills, backgrounds, and working styles. We pride ourselves on an encouraging, growth-focused culture that also supports a healthy work-life balance.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 4+ years of relevant industry experience
2. Professional expertise in software engineering
3. Skilled with one or more advanced programming language such as C, C++, Java or Go
4. Full product lifecycle ownership mindset (design → implementation → production)
5. Passionate about improving the team and partners you work with
6. BS degree or higher in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Traffic and Edge: Professional expertise in Traffic/Edge Engineering or Cloud Networking
2. Expertise with Envoy: experience developing and deploying control-plane and data-plane components for Envoy, including but not limited to EnvoyGateway and other proxy-related services.
3. Proficiency in Golang: experience in writing performant and efficient Golang code in production environments.
4. Proficiency in Java: experience in Java, with a good understanding of object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and JVM performance tuning.
5. Proficiency in Kubernetes/Puppet/Istio: Experience with Kubernetes/Puppet/Istio for orchestrating microservices, with knowledge of deployments, services, ingress and custom controllers.
6. Infrastructure Traffic Experience: Familiarity with traffic management patterns, service discovery, load balancing, observability, and security in modern distributed systems.
7. API Design: Ability to design RESTful APIs and gRPC services for integration with internal and external systems.
8. Collaborative Mindset: Strong communication skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with remote teams.
9. Experience with Large-Scale Distributed Systems: Experience in designing and maintaining large-scale systems that handle significant volumes of traffic across complex infrastructure setups. This includes knowledge of performance tuning, resource management, and the ability to scale systems efficiently.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)