Networking Transport and Protocols Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

The Networking team creates foundational technologies that enable Apple products to reliably, efficiently, securely, and privately communicate to each other and the rest of the world. The team achieves this through invention and implementation of new technologies, collaboration inside and outside of Apple, and standardization across the industry. You would participate in the architecture and development of the next generation networking technologies for wide array of Apple consumer devices as well as for Apple silicon servers running in Apple Data Centers. This provides unique opportunity of building solutions that work across a variety of platforms with different hardware capabilities. The solutions need to be designed such that they work with different underlying link layer technologies (low-rate wireless PAN links, Wi-Fi, Cellular, High Speed Data center networking etc.) under a variety of network impairments. The position will require the candidate to resolve appropriate compromise between several competing factors such as performance (throughput and latency), energy efficiency, ease of use and security. The focused space spans from areas related data path features and optimizations for improved throughput & latency, user mobility to user privacy and security. The role is extremely cross functional and you will work with App developers, API frameworks teams, server side teams, network device driver teams, privacy and security teams etc.

Description

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, 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, ability 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 you will need to show excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or higher education in Computer Science or equivalent networking software development experience

• Strong software design and development skills including C/C++/Swift programming language experience

• Strong system programming fundamentals

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the TCP/IP suite of protocols (including IPv6) and APIs

• Experience with transport protocols perf analysis

• Familiarity with congestion control, flow control and loss recovery aspects of transport protocols

• Familiarity with security protocols (like IPSec, TLS) and understanding of threat models

• Knowledge of BSD/Linux Kernel networking stack design and architecture

• Experience with Unix networking, including sockets API

• Experience debugging networking issues using diagnostics tools like Wireshark, and tcptrace

• Experience with software debugging tools like gdb/lldb, and dtrace

• Experience with software performance profiling

• Enthusiasm and interest in keeping up with trends / research in networking transports / protocols such as HTTP/3, QUIC, and L4S

Education & Experience

Additional Requirements

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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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