
Senior Network Engineer
Required skills
- Network Engineer
- large-scale network projects
- enterprise
- multi-site deployments
- data center builds
- TCP/IP
- BGP
- MPLS
- LAN/WAN
- peering
Nice to have
- network certifications
- automation tools
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for its Global Network Services (GNS) team. This role involves leading and executing large-scale network projects, from planning to deployment, with a focus on enterprise or multi-site environments and data center builds. The ideal candidate will possess deep networking expertise, project management skills, and the ability to develop automation tools to streamline network processes. Responsibilities include supporting Apple's Global Backbone and internet peering infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability for a global network supporting billions of devices. Proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, LAN/WAN, and experience with major network vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista are essential. Experience with MacOS, Linux, or UNIX is also required.
Description
Apple is looking for an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join their Global Network Services (GNS) team. The ideal candidate to fill the position will work in a dynamic team environment leading and executing large-scale network projects from planning through deployment and handover. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on networking expertise with proven project management skills on enterprise or multi-site deployments. Additionally, the role requires the ability to develop custom applications and automation tools to streamline network provisioning, configuration, and deployment processes, driving efficiency and reducing deployment times in complex environments.The successful candidate will need to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This engineer will need to obsess over the customer experience and drive excellence in their everyday work habits through strong technical leadership and mentorship
Minimum Qualifications
At least 8 years of experience as a Network Engineer. Minimum of 3 years in a project engineering or lead role on large-scale network deployments, such as multi-site rollouts and data center builds. In-depth experience with TCP/IP (v4 and v6), BGP, and MPLS technologies. Solid understanding of LAN/WAN technologies and protocols. Experience supporting large-scale peering/transit networks with knowledge of complex traffic engineering and Internet routing policies. Extensive hands-on experience with carrier-grade networking technologies and vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, and Arista. Proficiency in MacOS, Linux, or other UNIX variations.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or equivalent education preferred Advanced industry network certifications preferred Fluent spoken and written English is a must. Early morning or late night calls may be required
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium
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