Data Center Network Architect
Core
Design and operationalize hyper-scale network infrastructure for Apple's services (iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps) and employees across global data centers and edge locations.
Role type
Senior IC Data Center Network Architect
Builds
Global data center network fabrics, overlay networking solutions, and hardware system designs
Domain
Cloud-scale networking, data center infrastructure, distributed systems
Required skills
Routing/switching expertise, switching ASIC knowledge, multi-vendor & open source NOS architecture, TCP/IP & routing protocols, network performance tuning, network-layer security, overlay networking (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec), data center cabling/fiber/power/cooling
Preferred skills
Engineering leadership, self-starter mindset, technical presentation skills, software development lifecycle tooling, high-performance compute & AI networking, configuration management platforms
Technologies
Swift, Golang, Python, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef, VXLAN, GRE, IPSec
