Software Engineer - Maps API Team

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer on the Maps API Team, where you'll design and deliver secure, high-performing APIs that power Apple Maps. This role is crucial in maintaining systems that handle billions of requests daily, ensuring user privacy and system reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop intuitive features, while leveraging your experience in software engineering and API design. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical/dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Stock programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on APIs.
• Strong team player with effective collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure, privacy-focused APIs at a global scale.
• Maintain existing systems and create new capabilities for Apple Maps APIs.

Skills

Java

Python

Bash

Algorithms

Data Structures

Collaboration

Curiosity

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science

Job description

Software Engineer - Maps API Team

Cupertino, California, United States

Department: Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 07, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200603489

Join the team that unlocks the power of Apple Maps. The Maps APIs team builds and maintains core services that enable users and partners to interact with Apple Maps, powering features like directions, search, and places used daily across Apple platforms.

As an engineer, you’ll design and deliver secure, privacy-focused APIs at a global scale. Our systems handle billions of requests with high reliability and performance, supporting some of Apple’s most critical services.

Description

We seek an experienced engineer to develop the next generation of Apple Maps APIs—focused on being intuitive, secure, and high-performing across online and offline experiences. You will work on low-latency, real-time systems supporting location features with strict uptime requirements.

This role involves maintaining existing systems and creating new capabilities. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, adherence to strong engineering practices, and ensuring user privacy are essential. While primarily backend-focused, familiarity with full-stack development is preferred. Candidates should have experience designing scalable, reliable APIs under heavy loads.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong team player contributing to an inclusive engineering culture.
• BS or MS degree with at least 6 years of software engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Java.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Bash, including workflow automation and tooling.
• Solid understanding of CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures).
• Effective collaboration across teams and clear communication skills.
• Curiosity and ability to learn independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing APIs at scale.
• Knowledge of large-scale storage and indexing systems.
• Understanding of concurrency, parallelism, and multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with stream processing, distributed databases, and full-stack development.
• Real-world C++ experience is a plus.

Pay & Benefits

Base pay ranges from $175,800 to $312,200, depending on skills, experience, and location. Employees can participate in stock programs, receive comprehensive medical/dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Learn your EEO rights.

We participate in E-Verify and provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are a drug-free workplace. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered per applicable laws. In San Francisco, the Fair Chance Ordinance applies. In Massachusetts, lie detector tests are prohibited as a condition of employment.