Data Center Network Architect

$175,800 - $312,200/Yr

Apple - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sunnyvale, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Data Center Network Architect at Apple is responsible for building and operationalizing innovative products and solutions that create a hyper-scale network infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with network architects to realize Apple's future network vision, influencing hardware design decisions, and ensuring the network meets Apple's scale, reliability, and security goals. The position is part of a small, influential team that plays a critical role in the architecture and operations of Apple's global network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize innovative products and solutions for hyper-scale network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with network architects to implement Apple's future network vision.
• Meet with vendors and draft RFPs for network solutions.
• Qualify software and hardware for network infrastructure.
• Develop integration plans and influence hardware design decisions.
• Work closely with other Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment and integration.

Requirements

• Strong passion for building sophisticated large-scale systems for high performance and reliability.
• Broad experience in distributed systems architecture and networking.
• Ability to influence hardware design decisions and develop solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with network fabrics and hardware system design.
• Familiarity with Apple's services such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and Maps.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance
• Participation in employee stock programs including restricted stock unit awards and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.