Product Lead, Platform & Monetization, Apple Maps

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple Maps is seeking a Product Lead for Platform & Monetization to define and execute a product vision extending Apple Maps beyond its app. The role spans developer platforms, including MapKit, partnerships with large enterprises and automakers, and monetization initiatives that create sustainable business value while upholding Apple’s commitment to privacy.

The Product Lead will help define the commercial future of the Apple Maps ecosystem and develop flexible, performant platform experiences trusted by developers and customers. This includes work on capabilities such as EV routing integrated with real-time vehicle data and robust web and app platforms. The role balances the needs of consumers, third-party developers, and global automakers while maintaining the reliability, craft, performance, and user experience expected from Apple. It is hands-on, combining long-term strategic direction with execution and delivery of experiences today.

The role works closely with Maps leadership and cross-functional teams across Apple, including Engineering, Design, Data Operations, Marketing, PR, and Business Development, as well as automotive, advertising, and developer partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of product management experience.
• A proven track record of shipping scaled software products, developer platforms, or partner-integrated solutions.
• Ability to define product vision and translate complex technical requirements into successful roadmaps and shipped experiences.
• Experience partnering with external enterprise partners, automakers/OEMs, or developer communities to deliver integrated software experiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to present to large groups and executives.
• Experience leveraging modern AI and LLM tools to optimize product workflows, accelerate execution, and scale team impact.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and drive multiple complex initiatives with cross-functional teams under strict schedules.
• Demonstrated success establishing collaborative, high-value relationships between business development, engineering, PR, and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building developer-facing platforms, APIs, SDKs, or geospatial services.
• Background in automotive software, connected vehicle platforms, in-dash navigation, or EV routing and charging systems.
• Experience supporting major partner launches, including press releases, outbound messaging, press briefings, and media engagement.
• Experience working on privacy-first platform architecture and secure system integrations.
• Knowledge and experience working with international partners and navigating global market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a product vision for Apple Maps platform capabilities and monetization.
• Help lead strategy for developer platforms, including MapKit.
• Partner with enterprises and automakers to deliver integrated experiences such as CarPlay EV Routing and MapKit for Automotive.
• Develop monetization initiatives that create sustainable business value while respecting user privacy.
• Define strategy with Maps leadership and coordinate with stakeholders across Apple to execute it.
• Balance the needs of consumers, third-party developers, and global automakers.
• Drive multiple complex initiatives and translate technical requirements into roadmaps and shipped experiences.
• Ensure platform features deliver reliability, craft, performance, and a strong user experience.
• Build collaborative relationships among business development, engineering, PR, and external partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed