iOS Framework Engineer, Platform Intelligence - Apple Maps

As a development engineer working on our team, your primary responsibility will be expanding a framework for making Apple products more personalized and intelligent in the context of Maps and Locations. You will work closely with designers and engineers across Apple to add new features and build the best proactive mapping and recommendations experience.

You'll need to be a proficient iOS, macOS, or watchOS developer and also be able to debug application performance using various tools and techniques. An aptitude for crafting user and developer interfaces will also serve you well. While this is a non-UI role, you will deeply impact the UX for which you will need constant communication with the Human Interface team. Maps frameworks are supported on multiple platforms (iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS), so understanding and developing shared codebases between different operating systems is a must.

Build developer-facing frameworks and libraries
Translation of complex functional and technical requirements into detailed architecture and design
Collaborate effectively with multi-functional engineering teams

BS and 5+ years of industry experience
Advanced knowledge of Objective-C, Swift, C++, or C (listed in order of preference)
Experience with multi-threaded and multi-process designs, performance analysis, and optimization
Experience working on developer-facing frameworks or libraries
Track record of shipping products on tight deadlines with high quality
Solid understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as object-oriented programming and design skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with and a passion for personalized recommendations
Experience with Systems Programming (frameworks/libraries/daemons)
Familiarity with Machine Learning concepts and technologies

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Do you want to build personalized features without sacrificing privacy in Maps? Would you like to work on a framework that is used across multiple platforms, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, Watch, and CarPlay?
If you are excited about helping us innovate and craft our next-generation of personalized Maps experiences, we invite you to apply for the job and join us!

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 $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. 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

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