February 22, 2025

Sr. Network Operations Engineer

Mid • On-site

$175,800 - $312,200/yr

Sunnyvale, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200592061
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The Apple Networking team builds software-defined cloud network infrastructure as a part of Apple Cloud. Our infrastructure is a critical foundation in delivering Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps) to billions of customers. We are a fast paced organization where drive and collaboration are the keys to success. Teams across Apple rely critically on us for infrastructure that help them build services that scale globally, are highly available, and “just work”.

Description

As an Operations Engineer you will be responsible day to day operations of K8 infra, Software Firewalls, VPC management, Incident management of the cloud network services to maintain high availability, scale and resilience. The successful candidate is expected to be highly self-motivated with a passion for excellence, quality and detail in driving solutions. This position requires you to be able to do on-call rotation on periodic basis

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong experience with Linux systems administration, including configuration, automated provisioning and monitoring
  • Familiarity with "infrastructure-as-code" approach and tools
  • Kubernetes experience, including cluster management as well as application deployment and configuration
  • Proficient in at least one of these languages: Python, Ansible, Shell
  • Confirmed grasp of fundamentals of modern technology stacks: containers, IP networking, HTTP, SSL
  • Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies
  • Strong operational and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience supporting environments with thousands of servers and critical uptime requirements
  • Experience with IP network design and architecture, routing, firewalls, and switching configuration.
  • Experience with modern web-scale services including servers, vips, load balancers, proxies is big plus
  • Experience working with monitoring and metrics platforms like Splunk and Prometheus
  • Experience with 3 party cloud like AWS., GCP or AliCloud is a Big Plus

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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.