Cloud Network Platform Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Sunnyvale is seeking a Cloud Network Platform Software Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable network platforms within the Apple Cloud Network team, focusing on high performance, reliability, and observability. You will own end-to-end design and contribute to architecture, development, and documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver services that scale globally.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong debugging skills, and a passion for building

Qualifications

• Software development in compiled languages (Golang) and version control (Git).
• Understanding of virtualization and containerization (Docker, VMs, Kubernetes).
• Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing protocols, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud platforms, architectures, and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale production systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and support foundational platforms for large-scale distributed systems.
• Provide technical leadership on high-impact projects and align multiple teams.
• Own and drive end-to-end design, architecture, and development of platform solutions.

Skills

Golang

Git

CI/CD

Containers

Networking

Cloud platforms

APIs

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science / Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Prometheus

Grafana

Kubernetes

Job description

Cloud Network Platform Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The Apple Cloud Networking team builds software‑defined network infrastructure as a part of Apple Cloud. Our infrastructure is a critical foundation in delivering Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps) to billions of customers. We are a fast paced organization where drive and collaboration are the keys to success. Teams across Apple rely critically on us for infrastructure that help them build services that scale globally, are highly available, and “just work”. We listen to different perspectives, help surface innovative ideas, and drive decisions that move us forward.

Description

As a part of the Apple Cloud Network team, you will build and operationalize platforms and solutions that will craft the future of our hyper‑scale network infrastructure. We are looking for candidates who have a strong passion in building, deploying, and operating platforms that are part of large scale systems for high performance and reliability with broad experience in site reliability engineering, observability, distributed systems architecture, and networking.

Responsibilities

• The cloud network engineering team is looking for an experienced platform engineer with experience in developing, deploying, and supporting foundational platforms for large scale distributed systems. You will contribute to the end‑to‑end design, development, and support of these systems including, but not limited to, observability, support documentation, architecture, design, and development.
• In an organization with daring goals and autonomy, you will engage in providing technical leadership on high impact projects, influence and drive multi‑functional teams, facilitate alignment and clarity across teams, and balance priorities, deadlines and deliverables. You will be encouraged to practice and champion foundational software and systems development principles.
• The role requires utmost ownership and a hands‑on leader who has a steadfast passion and enthusiasm for building sophisticated and powerful systems and platforms for solving sophisticated problems at scale.

Minimum Qualifications

• Software development skills in compiled languages (Golang, etc), version control systems (Git), and CI systems (Jenkins, etc)
• Understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (Docker, VMs, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and network troubleshooting
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, architectures, and APIs.
• Experience with Integration / interactions of tooling with APIs
• Hands‑on experience with large‑scale production systems
• Strong debugging and problem‑solving skills
• Strong and proven record of working with cross‑functional teams
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts, designs, and decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience working with infrastructure‑as‑code / configuration management tools and APIs (Ansible, Puppet, Terraform)
• Experience building monitoring, alerting, and observability for large scale distributed systems
• Experience working with bare metal systems and knowledge of operating systems
• In‑depth knowledge on networking protocols and packet forwarding architecture
• Knowledge of SDN protocols and APIs (NETCONF, gRPC, gNMI, OpenFlow, etc.)
• Experience building monitoring and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, time‑series databases)
• Knowledge of data center networking and network virtualization (VXLAN, VRFs, overlays)

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

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 seek to promote 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.

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