Product Lead, Platform & Monetization

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $175,500–$311,700 / yr
Posted: 11 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Product Lead, Platform & Monetization

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Product Lead, Platform & Monetization, Apple Maps joins the Apple Maps team to define and execute a product vision that extends the platform beyond the core app. The role focuses on the intersection of user experience and business value, specifically leading strategy for developer platforms like MapKit and partnering with large enterprises and automakers. Key responsibilities include delivering experiences such as CarPlay EV Routing and MapKit for Automotive while driving monetization initiatives that maintain a commitment to privacy. The position requires expertise in shipping scaled software products, developer platforms, APIs, SDKs, and geospatial services. Candidates must navigate complex technical requirements involving real-time vehicle data, web and app platform capabilities, and privacy-first architecture to solve problems for consumers, third-party developers, and global automotive partners.

Skills

MapKit APIs SDKs Geospatial Services LLM AI EV Routing Connected Vehicle Platforms Data Operations

What you'll do

Define and execute a product vision for Apple Maps developer platforms and monetization initiatives.
Lead the strategy for MapKit and other developer-facing platform capabilities.
Partner with large enterprises and automakers to deliver integrated experiences like CarPlay EV Routing.
Build sustainable business value and monetization models while maintaining strict user privacy.
Translate complex technical requirements into successful product roadmaps and shipped experiences.
Drive the execution of platform features that ensure reliability, performance, and high-quality craft.
Manage multiple complex initiatives with cross-functional teams under strict schedules.
Support major partner launches including outbound messaging and media engagement.

What we're looking for

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

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