Full Stack Engineer - Maps Data Platform Workflow Team

Overview

The Maps Data Platform Workflows Team oversees the processing and management of data and workflows at the core of Apple Maps. We build and maintain the systems that enable processing and workflow management of petabytes of map data that powers the Apple Maps experience used by millions of people every day. As a Maps Data Platform engineer, you will design and help implement systems which empower teams across engineering and operations to build our future Apple Maps experiences.

The Maps Data Platform Workflows Team builds and maintains the foundation that powers Apple Maps. We are responsible for providing scalable and extensible workflows that handle petabytes of map data, enabling map building activities including but not limited to data ingest, map updates, review processes, and traceability. As a full-stack engineer on the team, you will primarily be responsible for building user experiences that power various workflows involved in the Map building life cycle.

This role is ideal for innovative engineers who are passionate about and excited to work in complex, fast-paced and ambiguous environments to deliver tangible results keeping in mind our end users and their experiences.

• Build user experiences that power various workflows involved in the Map building life cycle.
• Implement foundational platform components to support Generative AI-based multi-agent systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to enhance and improve workflow solutions.
• Design and implement scalable and extensible platform components to support user experiences across a dynamic range of use cases.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and help build best-in-class user experiences.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of software projects and enable platform users across the Maps organization.
• Support and improve new and existing user experiences that power Apple Maps.

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience building and maintaining production systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with React, including hooks, context, and performance optimization techniques. Proficiency in Type Script for building scalable and maintainable frontend applications.
• Experience with modern state management solutions such as Redux Toolkit, React Query, or Apollo.
• Familiarity with data visualization and charting libraries such as Highcharts, Recharts, Chart.js, or D3.
• Solid understanding of component-based architecture and reusable UI patterns.
• Experience in building scalable and low-latency JVM-based web services using Scala or Java.
• Strong understanding of distributed data storage systems (both databases and indexes).

• Experience with platform-based approaches to building user experiences with integration with REST and/or Graph
  
  QL APIs to enable scalability and reusability.
• Experience with Geospatial applications or mapping libraries (Mapbox, Leaflet or similar).
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including JWT and OAuth.
• Proven success applying Generative AI to production systems beyond prompt engineering.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, 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, with eligibility for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, product discounts and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition. This role may 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.