Senior Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE)

Senior Software Engineer - Traffic (ASE)

Cupertino, California, United States | Software and Services

Description

As a Traffic Engineer, you will orchestrate the design and development of traffic proxies, libraries, and services that support Apple services at an unprecedented scale, serving hundreds of millions of users globally. Your role involves enhancing our network stack for improved ingress, egress, and mesh functionality. This position is not just about coding; it's about 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 team growth.

Our work environment offers:

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more advanced programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Java, or Go
• Experience with 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 teams and improving team dynamics

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation for this role ranges from $181,100 to $318,400, based on skills, experience, and location. Apple offers stock programs, comprehensive benefits, educational reimbursement, bonuses, and relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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