Data Engineer
TransfrFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
The ideal candidate will have experience with data stack infrastructure and tooling, including Redshift, GCP, Terraform, GitHub Actions, Debezium, Third Party APIs, Kinesis Data Firehose, DBT, Prefect, Grafana, Sigma, and QuickSight. They should be capable of tackling complex problems, learning quickly, iterating, and persisting towards solutions, and possess strong communication skills to effectively convey information to various audiences.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of data solutions to empower engineering, operations, and business teams in leveraging data, automating processes, and monitoring issues. This role involves contributing significantly to Flock Safety's real-time analytics technical strategy and execution, supporting and developing data engineering initiatives such as ETL pipelines and API ingestion, and becoming responsible for the team's systems and processes, ensuring they are well-engineered.
License plate reader cameras for crime prevention
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.