"Apple is a bedrock of our community and we couldn’t be happier they have chosen to significantly expand and accelerate their growth here. This huge commitment to create 5,000 local jobs is a signal of great things to come and makes me even more confident the brightest days are yet ahead for San Diego," Mayor Todd Gloria said in a statement."
Apple first announced its plans for a San Diego engineering hub in 2018, pledging to add 1,200 employees. The announcement of 5,000 jobs is an about 500% increase from Apple’s initial projections for the San Diego market.
The company currently has office space in buildings on Towne Center Drive in University City, and construction of another building has caused speculation that Apple will expand its footprint on the block. As hiring increases, Apple will further compete against San Diego-based Qualcomm to lure local wireless talent.