MapKit Native (iOS) Engineer

Hiring: MapKit Native (iOS) Engineer | Austin, TX | Onsite

We're looking for an experienced MapKit Native (iOS) Engineer to join the Maps Developer Platform team, working at the intersection of system frameworks, developer tooling, and cartographic technology. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Swift and/or Objective-C, SwiftUI and/or UIKit, API design, and production software development.

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)

Work Authorization: USC & GC and H1B Candidates Only

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Elicit requirements from clients and translate them into scalable, reliable, and maintainable code

• Design, review, implement, launch, and maintain third-party developer APIs and tools

• Develop native platform features that support the Apple Maps Developer experience

• Build and maintain cross-platform features that integrate Maps with the Apple ecosystem

• Collaborate with Human Interface Design, Services, Engineering, and Data teams

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to iterate on ideas and deliver high-quality solutions

• Apply strong knowledge of system architecture and API design principles

• Architect, develop, release, and support critically important software components in a production environment

• Develop testable code and follow software engineering best practices

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing platform components

• Clearly communicate complex technical problems and proposed solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

A highly skilled Native iOS Platform Engineer with strong experience in Swift and/or Objective-C, SwiftUI and/or UIKit, system frameworks, API development, and production software engineering. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working on developer-facing tools and APIs while collaborating with multiple engineering and design teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C

• Strong experience with SwiftUI and/or UIKit

• Familiarity with system architecture, API design, and platform development

• Proven experience developing, releasing, and supporting production software

• Experience writing testable code and working with unit testing frameworks

• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or spatial visualization systems

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Passion for collaboration, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork