The Cartography & Display Tools Engineer role at Apple Maps focuses on building innovative cartography and visualization solutions that enhance the user experience across various Apple devices. This position involves developing cartography pipelines, visualization tools, and authoring environments using Apple's map rendering engine. The engineer will collaborate with multiple teams within Apple to contribute to the next generation of Apple Maps and other ecosystems. This role is crucial for shaping how millions of users interact with Maps.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or GIS with 5 years of experience
• Strong proficiency in C++, Python, and Swift
• Experience with Metal, OpenGL, or Vulkan rendering APIs
• Experience building developer-facing or content creator tools
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Familiarity with MSL shader development and GPU architecture
• Experience with MapKit, Apple Maps, or similar mapping SDKs
• Understanding of cartographic principles and geospatial data formats
• Background in real-time 3D rendering or game engine tooling
• Knowledge of domain specific language (DSL), spatial data formats, SQLite, Bison/Lex parsers
• Experience translating complex rendering concepts into accessible tool interfaces for non-engineering users

• Build cartography pipelines and visualization tools for Apple Maps.
• Develop authoring environments that leverage Apple's map rendering engine.
• Collaborate with various Apple teams to enhance the mapping experience.
• Contribute to the development of the next generation of Apple Maps.
• Translate complex rendering concepts into user-friendly interfaces.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.