Software Engineer - Maps Traffic

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

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks a Software Engineer specialized in Maps Traffic. This role involves enhancing traffic solutions and working with vast datasets while collaborating with experts in software engineering and data science. Candidates should have a strong background in algorithms, experience with large-scale data, and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including stock options and educational reimbursements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and free services

Employee stock programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of production-level experience.
• Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience in building large-scale data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the quality of traffic solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate models for GPS and sensor data.
• Collaborate with a multi-functional team for product direction.

Skills

Algorithms

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Computer Science or a quantitative field

MS/PhD in Computer Science or a quantitative field

Tools

Java

Scala

C++

SQL

NoSQL

Spark

Flink

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Kubernetes

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

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Description

Our team drives the designs, crafts the solutions, and evaluates the systems that accurately process massive streams of location data. As part of our team, you will enhance the quality of our traffic solutions, invent features and functionality, all while improving the experiences of millions of users each and every single day. As a traffic software engineer, you will be a key member of our team designing, implementing, and evaluating models which process huge amounts of GPS and sensor data. You will make substantial contributions towards the scalability and resilience of our core systems to ensure they work seamlessly across different execution contexts from real-time analysis to batch processing. Your role will expand into data science and ML as we build innovative solutions for future traffic challenges. You'll work as part of a dynamic, multi-functional team of software and ML engineers, data scientists, and traffic experts to help set the future direction of the product. We are a distributed team based in different parts of the world, and as such we support a production system with occasional work outside standard business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or a quantitative field plus at least 6 years of production level experience or expertise.
• Programming experience with a typed-language like Java, Scala and/or C++
• Proficiency in working with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Strong background in algorithms and ability to tackle complex challenges, think critically, and develop innovative algorithms
• Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a quantitative field
• Proven experience in working with very large-scale real-time data
• Experience in building large-scale data pipelines, possibly using Spark or Flink
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow) and model deployment a plus
• Aptitude for learning independently; prototyping and proposing new software designs as a philosophy for delivering successful deployments
• Experience with working on cloud-based infrastructure (preferably Kubernetes)
• Experience with location data a plus
• Front-end experience a plus

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. 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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