Software Engineer - Maps Display Services

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Software Engineer in the Maps Display Services Team, where your work will combine art and science to innovate Apple Maps. This role focuses on developing impactful software solutions that enhance user experience for millions. Collaborate with dynamic teams to create real-time solutions and contribute to large-scale projects. With a strong emphasis on computational geometry and distributed computing, you will help shape the future of mapping technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative environment that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a relevant degree.
• Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, and/or Scala.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and performant software solutions for Apple Maps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance display and vector features.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

Scala

Data structures and algorithms

Computational geometry

Education

Masters in Computer Science

Masters in Mathematics

Tools

Apache Spark

Iceberg

Hadoop

Job description

Software Engineer - Maps Display Services

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Feb 17, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200591838

Apple Maps is constantly improving and adding unique features to our Maps Apps and adjacent technologies. The Maps Display Services Team is seeking a senior engineer to join us in our pursuit for innovation and impact! On this team, your work will bring art with science together by blending geometry algorithms, cartography, and distributed computing to help us build the next generations of Apple Maps to millions of users. Join our server-side development team and help make our future goals for more robust and innovative solutions a reality!

Description

Our Display and Vector team is looking for a software engineer to help us improve and maintain many of the amazing features which make Apple Maps accurate, unique, and impactful. Our team works dynamically together to create real-time solutions. We do this by partnering closely to support and develop existing and new display and vector features which connect to the larger Apple Maps ecosystems. As a member of our team, your primary focus will be upon helping build robust and performant software solutions at scale in partnership with cross-functional teams to produce accurate and impactful systems used by millions of our customers each and every day!

Minimum Qualifications

1. Masters in Computer Science, Mathematics, or relevant technical degree plus 5 years of proven post-degree work experience.
2. Strong programming skills in Kotlin, Java, and/or Scala.
3. Working knowledge of data structures and algorithms and ability to deploy them for real-world software systems.
4. Familiarity working and using computational geometry (from maps, games, computer graphics, or simulation) to build accurate and scalable solutions.
5. Successful experience working on large-scale, dynamic projects with multi-functional teams to deploy consumer-related products or solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with building distributed computing using tools such as Apache Spark, Iceberg, or Hadoop.
2. Understanding and experience with digital rendering or mapping technologies including vectors and tiles.
3. Passion for strong UI and user-experience.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.