Internship Structured Cabling Designer Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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Apple’s Network Infrastructure is a critical foundation in delivering Apple’s services (such as iCloud, iTunes, Siri, Maps) to billions of customers, and its employees. Apple’s Data Center Networking team is responsible for all aspect of the Network Infrastructure, from Operations to Architecture, thats deployed globally across Apple’s Data Centers and Edge locations. We are responsible for delivering a network that can match Apple’s scale, reliability and security goals.
We work closely with Apple’s other Infrastructure organizations, Hardware and Software Architecture teams to influence, build and operate Apple’s Infrastructure. Our influences can range anywhere from Data Center Network Fabrics to a Hardware System Design. We listen to different perspectives, help surface innovative ideas, and drive decisions that move us forward.
Description
As a part of the Data Center Network team, you will build and operationalize innovative products and solutions that will craft the hyper-scale network infrastructure for Apple. We are looking for candidates who have a strong passion in building sophisticated large scale systems for high performance and reliability with broad experience in distributed systems architecture and networking!","responsibilities":"You will partner closely with network architects to bring Apple’s future network vision to life.
You will meet with vendors, draft RFPs, qualify software and hardware, develop solutions, influence other Infrastructure teams, influence Hardware design decision, and provide integration plans.
This is a small group of engineers that have heavy influence in the future of Apple’s network.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years experience in building, securing, and deploying large scale data center network environments
Engineering leadership experience
Self-starter, self-motivated, self-directed, and self-sufficient. Drives ideas from inception to implementation
Demonstrates consistent technical, organizational, and industry-level awareness.
Technical presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate concepts, designs and decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Software and Systems
Experience with tooling development and software development lifecycle.
Proficiency in one or more software languages (Swift, Golang, Python, etc)
Extensive understanding of public & private cloud networking architecture & compute virtualization technologies
Practical knowledge of high-performance compute and artificial intelligence networking
Experience with configuration management platforms (Puppet, Ansible, Salt, Chef, etc)
Minimum Qualifications
Subject Matter expertise in routing/switching.
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
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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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 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.