Job Details

Senior Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200582809

Apple's Edge Services team is seeking experienced software engineers to build world-class systems that power the next generation of Edge application traffic management. Our team develops and operates critical infrastructure, including proxies, content delivery networks, load balancers, and tools required to manage an edge network at an internet scale. With a vast network of Points of Presence (POPs) worldwide, we ensure fast, reliable, and scalable traffic routing and content delivery for Apple.

Description

Join us to design, build, and optimize the systems that power Apple's global edge network, collaborate with experts in network engineering, distributed systems, and protocol development to create cutting-edge solutions that impact billions of users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and implement next-generation networking protocols, including HTTP/3, QUIC, and
  DoH

• Collaborate with other Engineering teams to architect and build the next-generation edge
  network

• Optimize the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of Apple's edge infrastructure to handle
  global traffic demands

• Conduct design and code reviews, mentoring peers while ensuring high-quality software

• Continuously analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with HTTP, TLS, C++, and Linux

• Proven expertise in developing and debugging system-level services in high performance languages like C++ or Swift

• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including HTTP, QUIC, TLS, or TCP/IP

• Experience with concurrency, multithreading, distributed systems, and server architectures

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with proxy systems such as NGINX or Envoy

• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code tools

• Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and observability tools

• A passion for solving complex problems at scale and driving technical innovation

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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 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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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