Flock Safety

Senior Embedded Systems Test Engineer

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with over 5 years of experience in QA and test automation. Expertise in developing and maintaining test automation for embedded systems, along with experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, is required. Proficiency in multiple programming languages for embedded device creation, validation, and profiling, comfort working cross-functionally, and experience commercializing electronics in the consumer or industrial IoT space are also necessary. Familiarity with reading schematics and PCB layouts, hands-on embedded electronics prototyping, and experience with test case management tools like TestRail or Zephyr and bug tracking systems like Jira are essential. Strong verbal and written communication skills, humility, curiosity, and a passion for knowledge sharing are also key requirements.

Responsibilities

The Senior Embedded Systems Test Engineer will design, implement, and manage the infrastructure for validating software on embedded products, from bare-metal firmware to interactions with the physical world. This role involves acting as a key contributor between embedded hardware, software, and program management, and translating product goals into technical requirements. The engineer will also be involved in prototyping and triaging issues on embedded Android and working with bare metal and RTOS code on MCUs.

Skills

Embedded Systems
Test Engineering
Automated Testing
C/C++
Python
Linux
RTOS
Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
CI/CD
Agile

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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