Job Details

Algorithm Engineer - Maps Navigation Team

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 05, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200602835

Apple Maps provides driving, walking, cycling, and public transit solutions to millions of people every day. Our team is responsible for building Apple’s navigation system, which empowers users to get to their destinations as conveniently and safely as possible. We do this by developing groundbreaking algorithms and features, constantly updating and improving the navigation and travel experiences for our users.

If you want to develop graph algorithms with large data sets and you understand the importance of a rich, accurate, and timely user experience, this may be a role for you!

Description

Our team has direct ownership of Apple’s navigation recommendations along with the optimization and accuracy of these solutions. We do this by using the most advanced graph algorithms and pair them with large amounts of rich data to formulate a host of navigation solutions across multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, CarPlay, ?Watch, and other web application services.

We have a modern development process, analyzing our initial algorithms, implementing and experimenting as we go, adjusting and optimizing our solutions to ultimately provide the best routing experience.

Whether it is for driving, walking, cycling, or transit, our users rely on us to help get them to where they need to go.

As an algorithm engineer on our Maps Navigation Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Making route-finding algorithms more efficient.

• Designing and implementing new solutions.

• Working on high performance code using C++.

• Participating in design and code reviews.

• Be responsible for the efficiency and accuracy of your designs, as well as leading your own work through the development and implementation life-cycles, ultimately delivering excellent end-results.

• Collaborate with other experts and teams internationally and multi-functionally to deliver a high quality experience to our customers.

• Influencing the future product direction for our features.

• Assist with team and support needs to ensure our systems are well maintained and our projects remain on schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or PhD in computer science, mathematics, or related fields with emphasis on algorithm design and implementation.

• Strong understanding of graph algorithms and data structure design.

• Practical experience in making an algorithm perform efficiently upon implementation.

• Ability to write complex, highly-performant, and reliable solutions, preferably in C++.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, valuing a scientific approach by using experimentation and critical thinking to drive and validate high quality results.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, possessing the ability to work both independently and in a distributed team environment.

• Proficient communication in English with a sense for listening to others as well as getting your message across concisely.

• Occasionally provide support outside of standard business hours to aid with various team and system needs such as video calls and other project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with maps, routing, navigation, or geometrical computation.

• Experience in writing Python tools.

• Experience with macOS or Linux.

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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