Data Center Network Architect
AppleSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work.
Job Description
Apple is seeking a Data Center Network Architect to join its team, responsible for delivering a network that can match Apple's scale, reliability, and security goals. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building sophisticated large-scale systems for high performance and reliability with a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and networking.
Requirements
- Expert-level routing and switching mastery
- In-depth understanding of switching ASICs from multiple providers
- Understanding of multi-vendor & open source network operating system architecture and design
- Sophisticated knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols, and large scale network features
- Familiarity with network performance tuning and optimization
- Deep technical background in network-layer security mechanisms
- Cloud-scale networking background
- Experience deploying and scaling overlay networking technologies (VXLAN, GRE, IPSec, etc)
- Familiarity with data center structured cabling, fiber plant, power, and cooling