Apple looking to “completely improve” maps and location-based services in iOS

late 2009, Apple acquired a mapping company called PlaceBase and since then there were many rumors that Apple is working to revamp their built-in maps application.
Rumors have covered a redesigned iOS application by creating their own maps database with PlaceBase’s data thats going to replace Google’s thats currently in iOS maps.

Apple has filed a new job opportunity for an iOS Maps application developer. Apple wants the candidates to work on a team that will “radically improve” maps and location services within their iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

"The Maps team is looking for an exceptional developer to join us in our mission to radically improve how people interact with maps and location-based services".

They wants the candidates to have “excellent skills in object-oriented software design and programming” and they will be “collaborating closely with Apple’s human interface team to add new and innovative features.” Additionally, the candidates should have “experience at the application and user interface level” and “experience with the iOS SDK and Cocoa programming.”
It seems that this person will be “radically improving” the entire maps application.
In iOS 5, Apple is expected to introduce a new “Find my Friends” map-based social network, so perhaps this team will be involved in implementing this as well.

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