As noted a bit earlier today, Apple is looking to hire a “proactive” and “hardworking” software engineer to join its iPhone and iPod touch Maps team. The opening is for a full-time iPhone Software Engineer in Santa Clara Valley, Cupertino, California. The Job description has been published in tandem with PinchMedia’s findings that Apple is working on a new iPhone model.

“The iPhone and iPod touch Maps team is looking for a proactive and hardworking software engineer to join our team,” Apple says on its dedicated “Jobs at Apple” section. “The iPhone Maps application is used by millions of customers and it's the best mapping program on any mobile platform,” the company continues to stress.

“Now with iPhone OS 3.0, the MapKit framework allows any developer to embed a fast and easy to use map right in their application. In addition to the Maps application and MapKit framework, the Maps team is also responsible for the new Compass application as well as other location-based services (LBS) on iPhone and iPod touch,” the Mac maker emphasizes.

As such, “The iPhone has revolutionized the mobile industry and has changed people's lives and we want to continue to do so,” Apple continues. Finally, Cupertino makes its point. “We want to take Maps to the next level, rethink how users use Maps and change the way people find things. We want to do this in a seamless, highly interactive and enjoyable way. We've only just started.” (emphasis ours)

Responsibilities will range from implementing low-level client/server code to implementing high-level user interfaces, these being just a few key aspects of being an engineer on the Maps team. This software engineer will also be tasked with implementing new and innovative features, fixing problems and enhancing the performance of Maps. Moreover, Apple indirectly hints at making its acquisition of mapping company Placebase worthwhile. “ You will work closely with the other engineers on the Maps team, other iPhone and iPod touch teams as well our partners in other companies,” the description also reads.

Interested in going over the requirements and preferred skills for the position of developer & Maps expert? Apple’s Jobs section featuring the respective opening is right here.