[Remote] Senior SDET, Aviation at Flock Safety

United States

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$145,000 – $175,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, Public SafetyIndustries

Requirements

6+ years experience as a Software Developer in Test or QA Automation Engineer
Proficient in identifying and diagnosing defects across various system components, including WebRTC (Rust), Backend (Ruby), and Frontend (Typescript), providing comprehensive bug reports and actionable insights
Experienced in developing and executing regression test plans, creating and maintaining test cases for new features, and ensuring the ongoing validity of existing test suites
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other SDETs to coordinate the release of major features across multiple platforms (Platform, Mobile, Ground App)
Skilled in developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting E2E tests, adapting and fixing tests as needed to accommodate production code changes and ensure test reliability
Committed to continuously improving testing processes and frameworks, proactively addressing flaky or broken tests and optimizing test coverage
Candidates must be based in the Pacific Time Zone (PST) or be willing to work Pacific Time Zone hours to effectively collaborate with our core team

Responsibilities

Identify and isolate issues across the platform
Develop and maintain thorough test plans
Optimize end-to-end testing processes
Learn about the platform through exploratory, functional, and regression testing (First 30 Days)
Update and/or create test cases for upcoming integration release (First 30 Days)
Investigate use of automated tests in other areas of the platform (First 60 Days)
Improve Platform E2E tests (First 60 Days)
Review the product spec for an upcoming feature (90 Days & Beyond)
Identify and implement missing E2E tests for current untouched systems, building a culture of continuous improvement (90 Days & Beyond)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RustRubyTypescriptWebRTCSDETQA AutomationRegression TestingTest AutomationBug ReportingTest Plans

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior SDET position?

The salary range is $145K - $175K.

Is this role remote, and are there any location requirements?

This is a remote full-time position, but candidates must be based in the Pacific Time Zone (PST) or willing to work Pacific Time Zone hours to collaborate effectively with the core team.

What skills and experience are required for this Senior SDET role?

Candidates need 6+ years as a Software Developer in Test or QA Automation Engineer, proficiency in WebRTC (Rust), Backend (Ruby), and Frontend (Typescript), experience with regression test plans, E2E tests, and collaborating with SDETs on releases.

What is the company culture like at Flock Safety?

Flock is a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, bold thinking, teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, with a results-oriented culture focused on moving fast and continuous improvement.

What makes a strong candidate for this role, even if they don't meet every requirement?

Strong candidates have the listed experience but don't need to tick every box; the company encourages women and minorities to apply if excited about the role, as studies show they are less likely to apply unless meeting all qualifications.

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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