Apple supports over 640,000
app developer jobs in India; Opens development office in Hyderabad
Apple has announced the opening of a new
office in Hyderabad that will focus on development of Maps for Apple products,
including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch.This investment will accelerate
Maps development and create up to 4,000 jobs, the iPhone-maker said.
Across India, Apple already
supports over 640,000 iOS app developer jobs and other positions related to the
iOS ecosystem.“Apple is focused on making the best products and services in the
world and we are thrilled to open this new office in Hyderabad which will focus
on Maps development,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
“The talent here in the local
area is incredible and we are looking forward to expanding our relationships
and introducing more universities and partners to our platforms as we scale our
operations.”
Apple has been continually
updating and adding new features to Maps, including 3D views, the Flyover
feature and tools to help customers find convenient places to shop, eat and
explore nearby areas. With iOS 9 Apple added Transit, offering a combination of
trains, subways, buses and walking, which is already available for more than
300 cities around the world.
The new facility, located on
the Waverock campus, will provide a world-class, LEED-certified home for the
expanding Maps team.
“We are honoured Apple chose
Hyderabad as a home for its Maps development office,” said Telangana Chief
Minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao. “This will create thousands of jobs
here and is a testament to our proactive approach, quality infrastructure and
the excellent talent base we have in the region.”
“Apple is one of the most
innovative companies in the world and we are very proud they chose us to
partner with for this important project,” said Anup Jindal, RMSI’s CEO. “We are
experts in geospatial data and we will be hiring thousands of people from the
local area to support this effort.
