Software Engineer - AI Agents & Automation, Maps Data Tooling (iOS)

Apple Maps is built on a continuously maintained data asset of extraordinary scale. As part of the Maps Data organization, we build the internal tools that power how data sources get fused into Apple Maps. Our team is part of the platform and operational core of how the map gets maintained.

We're looking for a software engineer to lead the development of intelligent agent systems within this macOS-based platform. Think structured workflows, rich geospatial context, validation pipelines, and rich API surfaces. With the agent landscape still rapidly evolving, we need a dedicated engineer embedded on the team to invest in this effort consistently. You'll shape both the agent architecture and the application interfaces it operates through.

Description

We're a senior team within Maps Data that owns a critical piece of Apple's mapping infrastructure. Our platform is a full-featured geospatial macOS system, with a vast system of plugins and use cases, deeply integrated with Apple's map data services. The codebase is primarily Swift with modern concurrency patterns, built on a service-oriented plugin architecture. Our engineers operate across the stack - from spatial algorithms to API design to agent orchestration.

Responsibilities:

Design and build agent frameworks that automate map data processing workflows - from task intake through data modification and validation

Develop tool-use patterns and orchestration layers that give agents structured access to data sources, decision making, and complex data modifications

Integrate LLM capabilities with domain-specific geospatial context to enable intelligent decision-making over map data

Build feedback loops, evaluation harnesses, and safety mechanisms appropriate for agents operating on production data at scale

Extend the platform's APIs to support agent-driven workflows and development

Collaborate with the broader team on the native macOS application, backend, operations, modeling, and spec teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with GIS (strong plus)

Experience with macOS or iOS application development

Familiarity with service-oriented architectures, plugin systems, or platform engineering

Understanding of data validation at scale - rules engines, transaction integrity, quality assurance workflows

Contributions to agent frameworks, developer tools, or internal productivity platforms

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience building agentic systems, AI-driven automation, or autonomous workflows (tool-use agents, multi-step reasoning, orchestration frameworks)

Strong software engineering fundamentals - you can own parts of critical production systems

Experience with LLM integration patterns: prompt engineering, function calling, retrieval-augmented generation, evaluation. You understand the pitfalls and build the guardrails

Proficiency in Swift; ability to dive into large, mature codebases and deliver incremental improvements toward long-term goals

Experience implementing REST APIs, ideally with code generation and OpenAPI

Pay & Benefits

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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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