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Senior Network Engineer, Backbone and Internet Edge

Cork, IrelandFull-time2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, implement, and support Apple's global backbone and Internet peering infrastructure, including multi-site rollouts, data centre builds, and transit expansion.

Role type

Senior Network Engineer (Backbone & Internet Edge)

Builds

Global service provider-based backbone networks connecting Apple's businesses

Domain

Telecommunications / Internet Infrastructure

Required skills

TCP/IP (v4/v6), BGP, MPLS, IS-IS, DWDM optical transport, Python, network automation, project management

Preferred skills

Advanced network certifications, deep DWDM expertise

Technologies

Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Netmiko, NAPALM, Scrapli, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Git

Responsibilities

Lead and execute large-scale network projects from planning to deployment; troubleshoot complex large-scale network issues; build custom automation tooling for network provisioning and configuration; manage multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project leadership