Job Details

Senior Maps Product Design Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: May 07, 2025

Role Number: 200603767

Apple Maps enables millions of delightful user experiences every day. Our mission is simple — to build the freshest, most accurate maps, powering features that enhance daily life!

We are seeking a technically minded Senior Product Design Engineer to lead the planning and development of critical functionality across Apple Maps platforms. The focus will be on geo services and maps data Implementation. Work at the intersection of Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to enhance both new and existing product offerings.

This role is ideal for motivated individuals who love solving problems, designing systems, and working cross-functionality. Influence architecture, lead high-impact initiatives, and help define long-term strategy for Apple Maps.

Description

This role, will serve as a technical anchor, owning communications of products, platforms, and systems to stakeholders. Be the point of contact to help triage issues and onboard customers. The ideal candidate will need to be able to articulate all aspects of our products, guide partner teams on development needs, and represent the greater team's work in discussions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Ownership of product definitions and frameworks.

• Lead in cross-functional design and implementation planning.

• Partner with teams to enhance product offerings.

• Solve technical issues for stakeholders.

• Stay on top of changing technology and business landscape.

• Execute analyses and diagnoses that lead to data-driven decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building maps data systems.

• Ability to influence executive decisions.

• Expertise with geospatial data models and formats.

• Technical leadership across teams — influencing design decisions beyond your immediate domain.

• Skilled at high-level systems troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s in Geospatial Technology, GIS, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience building large-scale maps data systems.

• The ideal candidate would also have experience with spatial analysis and cloud data platform technologies like Snowflake, SQL and Python.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear technical documentation.

• Strong presentation abilities, both verbal and visual.

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.

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

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