Senior Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE)

Apple Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative traffic proxies and services. This role is pivotal in enhancing the network stack and contributing to the architecture that supports millions of users globally. You will thrive in a collaborative environment that values mentorship and personal growth, encouraging a healthy work-life balance. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and team dynamics, this position offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of software development while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Technical guidance and mentorship

Encouragement to use vacation time

Excellent benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proficiency in advanced programming languages like C, C++, Rust, and Java.
• Experience in automating operations at scale and optimizing performance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop traffic proxies and services for Apple.
• Enhance network stack functionality and contribute to architecture.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Java

Go

Performance Analysis

Distributed Systems

Tools

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE)

Seattle, Washington, United States | Software and Services

Description

As a Traffic Engineer, you will orchestrate the design and development of cutting-edge traffic proxies, libraries, and services that power Apple services at an unprecedented scale, serving hundreds of millions of users globally. You will enhance our network stack for improved ingress, egress, and mesh functionality. This role involves not just coding but also contributing to the architecture of Apple's backbone, pushing the boundaries of software development. We value coaching and mentoring teammates, considering their skills, backgrounds, and working styles. You will actively seek and provide constructive feedback to foster growth within our team.

Our work environment offers:

• A collaborative setting where you can choose when to socialize and when to focus.
• Technical guidance and mentorship.
• An encouraging, growth-focused culture.
• Encouragement to use vacation time and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Excellent benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more advanced programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Java, Go, or native code languages.
• Experience automating operations at scale (e.g., software deployments, configuration changes).
• Understanding of performance analysis and optimization.
• Knowledge of large-scale distributed systems.
• Passion for enabling internal partner teams and improving team dynamics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset aimed at team improvement.
• Growth mindset.
• Expertise in Traffic/Edge Engineering or Cloud Networking.
• Proven experience with Linux network stack.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Chef, Puppet).
• Interest in open source projects and working across large organizations to meet traffic needs.
• Experience with core production engineering practices, including designing for operability and scalability, adopting SLOs, and reducing toil.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $166,600 to $296,300, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple offers opportunities to participate in stock programs, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.