Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE) - Secure Service Networking

Apple, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Apple stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Seattle seeks a Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE) to design and implement high-performance networking primitives for Apple Services. You will work on traffic meshes, proxies, and libraries to support service-to-service communication at massive scale.

Senior engineers mentor teams, make architecture choices, and navigate ambiguity while delivering dependable, secure networking components across cloud environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Proficient in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Swift, Java, or Go.
• Experience operating workloads across cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, AliCloud).
• Experience with automating deployments and config changes at scale.
• General knowledge of large-scale distributed systems.
• Growth mindset and collaboration with partner teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop traffic meshes, proxies, libraries, and services powering Apple services at scale.
• Lead architecture decisions and mentor teammates to improve the networking stack.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Swift

Java

Go

Cloud environments

Automation

Distributed systems

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Envoy

Istio

Job description

Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE) - Secure Service Networking

Seattle, Washington, United States Software and Services

Help us to build the performant and reliable networking primitives that power Apple Services. Our mission is to enable service to service communication in a secure and scalable manner that is easy and straightforward for service owners. We are responsible for providing services, meshes, libraries, proxies, and other primitives to deliver an effective network for our peers. Our software must be able to operate at Apple scale.

Description

As a Traffic Engineer you will orchestrate the design and development of cutting-edge traffic meshes, proxies, libraries, and services that power Apple services at an unprecedented scale, serving hundreds of millions of users globally. As a key player in our tech ecosystem, you will take the lead in enhancing our network stack for improved mesh, ingress, and egress functionality. This role is not just about coding; it's about making contributions architecting the backbone of Apple, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of software development. If you're passionate about tackling challenges at an extraordinary scale, innovating in the traffic management space, and influencing the direction of an industry giant, this is your opportunity to shine!All engineers will be expected to be empowered to make the right choices for our customers. Senior engineers will be expected to excel at making informed technology choices within complex architectures, whether it's deciding to build or buy specific components and selecting the right frameworks. Your deep understanding of the organization's business, products, customers, and strategy will empower us to pinpoint opportunities aligning with our team's mission. We expect senior engineers to make decisive choices even amid conflicting perspectives, demonstrating our commitment by disagreeing effectively and then committing to the chosen path. Navigating ambiguity is our strength - you will concentrate on the broader objectives, goals, and desired impact, taking deliberate steps forward. Our dedication extends to coaching and mentoring teammates, considering their unique skills, backgrounds, and working styles. You will actively seek and provide constructive feedback to foster growth within our team.Here you will find that we:* Have a collaborative work environment where you can choose when to socialize and when to focus* Provide technical guidance and mentorship* Have an encouraging and growth-focused workplace culture* Encourage you to use accrued vacation time and maintain a healthy work-life balance* Offer excellent benefits!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degrees in Computer Science or related field
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering
• Skilled with one or more advanced programming language such as C, C++, Rust, Swift, Java, or Go
• Experience operating workloads across multiple cloud-native environments (e.g., AliCloud, AWS, GCP)
• Experience with automating operations (e.g., software deployments, config changes) at scale
• General knowledge of large scale distributed systems
• Passionate about enabling internal partner teams
• Passionate about improving the team and partners you work with
• A growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Collaborative approach, working to make the team better
• A deep understanding of traffic management at scale at Layer 4 or 7 of the network OSI model
• Strong hands on experience with Layer-4 or Layer-7 traffic meshes (e.g., Envoy or Istio) and control plane technology
• Understanding of performance analysis and optimizations
• Professional expertise in Traffic/Edge Engineering or Cloud Networking
• Proven expertise with Linux network stack
• Passionate about working with open source projects and working across a large organization to meet Apple’s dynamic traffic needs
• Experience with core production engineering best practices (e.g., designing for operability and scalability, adopting SLOs, eliminating toil)

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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
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