Optical Network Engineer, Infrastructure Services Sacramento Metro Area, California, United States Software and Services Summary Posted:

Aug 31, 2026

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200679196-3121 Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization.

IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It's Apple's central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless."Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.

Infrastructure Services is part of IS&T and the foundation of Apple's global network operations — managing data center equipment and systems to deliver compute, storage, and networking services for teams across Apple, including its internal developer community. From individual facilities to a worldwide network, Infrastructure Services ensures the technology underneath everything works without question. Description Apple is looking for an Optical Network Engineer to join their Global Network Services (GNS) team. The ideal candidate to fill the position will work in a dynamic team environment, leading and executing large-scale optical network projects from planning through deployment and handover. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on optical networking expertise with proven project management skills on large-scale deployments. Additionally, the role requires the ability to develop custom applications and automation tools to streamline network configuration, audit, and onboarding processes, driving efficiency and reducing deployment times in complex environments. The successful candidate will need to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This engineer will need to obsess over the customer experience and drive excellence in their everyday work habits through strong technical leadership and mentorship. Responsibilities Lead and execute large-scale optical network projects from planning through deployment and handover. Develop custom applications and automation tools to streamline network configuration, audit, and onboarding processes. Drive efficiency and reduce deployment times in complex environments. Obsess over the customer experience and drive excellence through strong technical leadership and mentorship. Maintain and operate one of the world's largest service provider-based backbone to connect all of Apple's businesses globally. Work in a dynamic team environment, collaborating with seasoned professionals. Utilize in-depth experience with optical transport technologies, including optical transponders, 400/800ZR+ transceivers, metro and long haul line systems. Conduct dark fiber characterization, analysis, and troubleshooting. Plan, deploy, and support large-scale optical transport networks on a global footprint. Gain extensive hands-on experience with carrier-grade networking technologies and vendors, including Nokia, Ciena, and Cisco. Manage multiple semi-autonomous field deployment teams, if applicable. Gain experience in both terrestrial and subsea transport environments, if applicable. Develop and maintain programming languages (Python, C++, etc.), if applicable. Minimum Qualifications Minimum of 2 years in a project engineering or lead role on large-scale network deployments, such as multi-site rollouts and data center interconnect builds. In-depth experience with one or more optical transport technologies including optical transponders, 400/800ZR+ transceivers, metro and long haul line systems. Solid understanding of dark fiber characterization, analysis, and troubleshooting. Experience planning, deployment, and support of large-scale optical transport networks on a global footprint. Extensive hands-on experience with carrier-grade networking technologies and vendors, including Nokia, Ciena, and Cisco. Preferred Qualifications At least 8 years of experience in an optical networking related field. Experience at both a direct hands-on level as well as a centralized role managing multiple semi-autonomous field deployment teams. Experience in both terrestrial and subsea transport environments. Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Hands-on experience developing and maintaining one or more programming languages (Python, C++, etc). 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 $157,700 and $280,600, 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.

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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.