Senior Software Engineer **Austin, Texas, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Jul 31, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200610126** Apple's Edge Services team is seeking experienced software engineers to build world-class systems that power the next generation of Edge application traffic management. Our team develops and operates critical infrastructure, including proxies, content delivery networks, load balancers, and tools required to manage an edge network at an internet scale. With a vast network of Points of Presence (POPs) worldwide, we ensure fast, reliable, and scalable traffic routing and content delivery for Apple. **Description** Join us to design, build, and optimize the systems that power Apple's global edge network, collaborate with experts in network engineering, distributed systems, and protocol development to create cutting-edge solutions that impact billions of users. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Design and implement next-generation networking protocols, including HTTP/3, QUIC, and DoH - Collaborate with other Engineering teams to architect and build the next-generation edge network - Optimize the efficiency, scalability, and reliability of Apple's edge infrastructure to handle global traffic demands - Conduct design and code reviews, mentoring peers while ensuring high-quality software - Continuously analyze system performance to identify and resolve bottlenecks **Minimum Qualifications** + 5+ years of experience working with high performance languages + Proven expertise in developing and debugging system-level services in high performance languages like C++, Swift, or Rust + Strong knowledge of networking protocols like HTTP, TLS, or TCP/IP + Experience with concurrency, multithreading, distributed systems, or server architectures + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with proxy systems such as NGINX or Envoy + Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code tools + Proficiency in performance analysis, debugging, and observability tools + A passion for solving complex problems at scale and driving technical innovation Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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) . Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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) . Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) . Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more . Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.