Flock Safety

Senior Backend Engineer, Mobile

United States

$170,000 – $190,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Safety Technology, SaaSIndustries

Senior Engineer, Mobile App API

Salary: $170K - $190K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution dedicated to eliminating crime and enhancing community safety. Our intelligent platform unites communities—including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies—to collaboratively build a safer future. We provide a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution trusted by communities nationwide to help solve and deter crime, ultimately creating safer environments for everyone.

Our comprehensive and intelligent public safety platform delivers the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter, and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities. We operate with a commitment to transparency and privacy, transforming unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock aims to provide a career-defining experience where you can also make a significant impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we foster a supportive team environment and are optimizing the remote experience to build strong, fulfilling relationships, even when physically apart. Our dedicated employees thrive in a positive and inclusive culture that rewards a bias towards action.

We have secured over $700M in venture capital from prominent investors such as Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. With a valuation exceeding $7.5B, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking talented individuals to help us achieve our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% within the next three years.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Engineer on the Flock Safety Mobile App API team, you will be instrumental in supporting and enhancing our mobile experiences. By improving the performance, scalability, and security of our products, you will directly contribute to the company's core growth metrics. Flock’s APIs span a diverse range of domains, offering broad exposure to various cloud technologies. This role is ideal for a talented cloud developer with strong consumer empathy, eager to work on a project that will significantly impact Flock’s growth and overall success.

Skillset

  • Back-end Development: Proven experience, with a focus on cloud development and distributed systems. We utilize AWS.
  • Asynchronous Messaging: Experience implementing and managing asynchronous messaging systems for event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS/SNS, EventBridge).
  • SQL Databases: Proficiency with SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL.
  • Scalability & Performance: Ability to improve scalability and performance in a growing environment.
  • Programming Languages: Comfortable working with C-style languages and frameworks such as TypeScript and NodeJS.
  • API Integration: Familiarity with integrating third-party APIs.
  • Bonus: Prior experience with native Mobile development or Golang is a plus.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification. Studies indicate that women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all requirements. We believe in breaking the status quo and encourage you to apply for roles that excite you and motivate you to come to work each day.

90 Days at Flock

We operate with a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a starting point. We utilize 90-day plans, recognizing that good days lead to good weeks, which in turn lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90-day plan you will receive upon joining Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days:

  • Day 1 Impact: While onboarding will be a priority, we encourage each employee to make a "first day push of code." This doesn't need to be perfect or extensive, but rather a quick start and completion of something meaningful.
  • System Walkthroughs:
    • Flock Safety app backend
    • Flock Safety iOS app
    • Flock Safety Android app
  • Ticket Completion: Complete six tickets within the first 30 days.
  • Code Review Practices: Review and understand our Pull Request (PR) practices.
  • CJIS Certification: Begin working towards CJIS certification.

The First 60 Days:

  • Role Proficiency: Demonstrate the ability to perform the role with a reduced need for guidance.
  • Task Ownership: Take ownership of assigned tasks.
  • Solution Development: Propose multiple solution options rather than asking "what should I do?".

Skills

Backend Engineering
Mobile API
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Security

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$372.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Fully-paid health benefits
16 weeks of parental leave
Work from home allowance
Learning & development stipend
Home office stipend

Risks

Privacy concerns may lead to legal challenges affecting ALPR technology operations.
Integration of drone technology may increase operational costs and financial strain.
Economic downturns could reduce client spending on subscription-based services.

Differentiation

Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.
The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.
Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

Upsides

Acquisition of Aerodome enhances drone technology for public safety solutions.
Partnership with MS2 expands AI Traffic Analytics capabilities for state agencies.
Solar-Powered Condor video solutions increase market penetration in infrastructure-lacking areas.

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