Software Engineer - Core Networking

Role Number : 200630009-0836

Summary

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Apple is looking for a talented and energetic software engineer for the Core Networking team to lead and participate in the architecture and development of next generation networking technologies. The team is responsible for designing and enhancing the operating system networking components across Apple’s range of products including all iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS based products. Specific areas of responsibility include the networking knowledge / control plane and networking interfaces. The ideal candidate should possess an excellent conceptual understanding and working knowledge of TCP / IP and related networking technologies. System level software design experience is also essential. The position will require the right candidate to determine the appropriate tradeoffs between several competing factors including performance, efficiency, scalability, and security.

Description

The candidate needs to be able to work in a fast paced environment, operate gracefully under stress, handle multiple assignments in parallel, and be self-driven to be effective in an environment with little overhead. The candidate also needs to show initiative, be able to take ownership of a problem area, and demonstrate an ability to understand the role of the group’s technology in the larger context of the product and network environment. The position has cross-functional aspects and the candidate will need to show excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent networking software development experience

Experience architecting, designing, and implementing scalable and highly-performant system software

Strong software development skills in one or more general purpose programming languages : Swift, C, Objective C, or C+ Preferred Qualifications

Previous software development lead experience

Knowledge of networking technologies including TCP / IP suite of protocols

Unix networking including sockets API

Network troubleshooting and debugging skills

Experience developing commercial networking software and / or hardware products

Enthusiasm and interest in keeping up with latest trends / research in networking, including applications of AI / ML

Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills

iOS and macOS development experience

API development experience

Wireless networking technologies and standards (Wi-Fi and cellular)

Network debugging tools (e.g., packet sniffers, protocol analyzers)

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