Software Engineer - Maps APIs

Join the team that unlocks the power of Apple Maps. The Maps APIs team builds and maintains the core services that enable users and partners to interact with Apple Maps—powering essential features like directions, search, and places, used by millions every day across Apple platforms! As an engineer on the team, you’ll help design and deliver secure, privacy-focused APIs that operate at global scale. Our systems handle billions of requests with high reliability and performance, enabling some of Apple’s most critical and continuously available services.
We’re looking for a thoughtful and experienced engineer to craft the next generation of Apple Maps APIs—built to be intuitive, secure, and performant across both online and offline experiences. You’ll work on low-latency, real-time systems that support location features with strict uptime and availability requirements. This role involves maintaining and evolving existing systems while designing new capabilities from the ground up. You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Apple, uphold strong software engineering practices, and help ensure user privacy by building systems that protect personal data and safeguard sensitive partner information. While the role is primarily backend-focused, we're looking for someone comfortable working across the stack when needed. The ideal candidate has experience designing scalable APIs that balance performance, reliability, and simplicity, with a strong background of building secure, high-availability infrastructure under heavy load.
  • A strong teammate who contributes to an encouraging and inclusive engineering culture.
  • BS or MS and at least 6 years of practical experience as a software engineer
  • Strong proficiency in Java
  • Knowledgeable in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, with experience automating workflows and building tools
  • Solid understanding of CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, complexity)
  • Works well in multi-functional environments, collaborating effectively with many other teams across our organization
  • Communicates clearly and persuasively, builds strong working relationships, and consistently delivers on shared goals
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a strong ability to learn independently and continuously
  • Experience designing and running APIs at scale
  • Experience with large scale storage systems and indexing
  • Knowledge in concepts such as concurrency, parallelism and multi-threaded systems
  • Experience with stream and batch processing frameworks and distributed databases
  • Real world exposure to C++
  • Experience with full stack development
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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.

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