Specialist, Emergency Services - Sensing & Connectivity
Apple· Software and Services
Full-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Role focused on developing safety technologies and partnerships to enable emergency response features and location-based safety services across Apple devices. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, government agencies, PSAPs, regulators, and industry groups; travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and advise on core safety technologies (e.g., Enhanced Emergency Data, Emergency SOS via satellite, Location transport technologies like SIP PIDF-LO, NILR and AML, Crash & Fall Detection, Enhanced Safety Alerts).
- Collaborate with systems and hardware engineers to define and develop new safety technologies and applications.
- Advise on safety technologies and architectures that deliver emergency services and caller location to telecommunicators/dispatchers with associated tools (CPE, CAD, mapping, radio; potentially data like Medical ID, telematics).
- Engage with cross-functional teams across Apple and external stakeholders to drive understanding of safety features and expand reach in new markets.
- Partner with Government Agencies, Public Safety Answering Points, Regulators and industry associations; travel may be required to meet stakeholders.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years' cumulative experience in one or more public safety disciplines (communications, law enforcement, fire, search and rescue, or emergency medical service).
- Experience with PSAP operations and regulatory knowledge in East Asia/Pacific, South and Central America, or South Asia.
- Basic knowledge of cellular networks and their role in the emergency response chain.
- Strong understanding of public safety systems architecture including voice/video/text delivery to emergency services with caller location and dispatcher tools; familiarity with data (e.g., Medical ID, telematics).
- Experience integrating novel technologies into PSAP or field responder operations and leading change management with telecommunicators/dispatchers/field responders.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Interest in safety technologies; familiarity with location technologies (GPS/GNSS) and relevant standards, training, and regulations is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Skills
Required:Public safety domain experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
- Potential discretionary bonuses or commission; relocation assistance
- Participation in Apple Stock Programs (RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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