This role at Apple involves designing and developing global-scale navigation systems using advanced graph theory and computational geometry. The focus is on optimizing route planning for various transportation modes while ensuring scalability and efficiency. The position requires collaboration with a team to innovate and implement high-fidelity path construction systems. Additionally, the role includes mentoring team members and contributing to research initiatives in navigation and transportation systems.

• PhD or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience utilizing graphs and data structures to design performant algorithms.
• Proficiency in implementing algorithms efficiently in C++.
• Experience writing complex, highly performant solutions for three-dimensional mapping environments using C++.
• Knowledge of geometric algorithms and computational geometry.
• Familiarity with Machine Learning principles to address geometric problems.
• Ability to formalize and reason about complex problems using mathematics.

• Design and develop global-scale navigation systems utilizing advanced graph theory and computational geometry.
• Implement efficient mathematical models to optimize route computation.
• Lead the design and deployment of high-fidelity path construction systems.
• Innovate scalable big-data solutions for processing and storing geospatial data.
• Conduct performance optimization and validation of production-level algorithms.
• Engage in high-level code and design reviews to maintain quality standards.
• Drive the creation of patentable technologies in routing and navigation.
• Mentor team members and support ongoing research-focused initiatives.

• 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.