Network Software Engineer Sunnyvale,California,United States Software and Services You will be part of the software development team focusing on hyper-scaled Core Backbone & Internet networking. As a member you will design and develop new applications for building highly scalable core network of Apple. The goal is to delivery scale and reliability to our Global network covering edge and backbone core. These tools defining the Core platform will be built drawing expertise from cross-disciplinary areas including large scale distributed systems, fault-tolerant systems, concurrent systems, operating systems and high performance analytics. If you are excited about innovating and building systems from scratch for massive scale, then our team might be the right place for you. **Description** This individual will work closely with global team members in order to develop software systems to improve key engineering and operational metrics of reliability, visibility and efficiency. This individual will need to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, collaborating closely with our core network teams, as well as cross-functionally with external groups to deliver turn-key solutions in order to reach this goal. Due to the nature of our customer, foundational network technology knowledge will be a key skill for the ideal candidate to possess. **Minimum Qualifications** + 8+ years of experience in software engineering + Expert level of proficiency with modern programming languages and frameworks. Python/Django is required + Strong experience on relational databases such as Postgres or MySql + Strong software engineering background with experience with building/maintaining RESTful APIs + Strong experience in using CI/CD tools and techniques **Key Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience with detailed architectural design, incorporating aspects of security, high availability, and resiliency into solutions + Excellent communications skills with the ability to establish and maintain collaboration with multi-functional technical and business teams + Strong project management skills, including excellent presentation development + Expert in writing detailed solution specifications, diagrams, standards documentation, operating procedures, test plans/reports, etc. + Strong experience with Linux system administration + Strong experience with application containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes + Experience operating and developing infrastructure and services in cloud platforms + Solid understanding of centralized configuration management and provisioning technologies, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef etc. is a plus + Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, TLS, HTTP, BGP, MPLS, Network Telemetry) + Working knowledge of Network operating systems (i.e. Junos, IOS, EOS) is a plus + Technical Engineering Master’s degree in CS/CE **Education & Experience** **Additional Requirements** **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. 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