Flock Safety

Senior Software Engineer, Cellular

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

$149,600 – $187,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Public Safety, SecurityIndustries

Job Description: Cellular SW Engineer

Salary: $149.6K - $187K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime


Position Overview

Flock Safety is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cellular focused Software Engineer to significantly improve our integrated 5G connectivity solution across the entire stack. This role involves working with state-of-the-art cellular modems, connecting them to our drone and web-based systems. As a lead engineer for your discipline, you will tackle challenging setups, support advanced 5G features within the radio firmware, driver, and user space. You will integrate multiple cellular radio links into a single stream, optimizing link capacity, latency, and stream allocation. Additionally, you will integrate a cloud-based solution into the cellular system and optimize key performance indicators for this connection. This position assumes full ownership of the Cellular setup, including establishing metrics and monitoring test results. You will collaborate with RF, Systems, Device SW, and Cloud Engineering teams.

Note: This position requires you to be partly on-site at our Engineering center in Atlanta, Georgia.


Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in cellular firmware and user space design.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in C, C++, and Python is required.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation).
    • Excellent teamwork skills with a proven ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team and ensure timely project success.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of wireless standards, specifically 3GPP.
  • Knowledge and experience with commercial connectivity devices, including mobile and IoT devices.
  • Experience with wireless products and their general software stack.
  • Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, or similar database software.

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution dedicated to eliminating crime and enhancing community safety. Our intelligent platform leverages the collective power of communities—including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies—to build a safer future together. 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 actionable evidence crucial for solving, deterring, and reducing crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities. We are committed to transparency and privacy, transforming unbiased data into objective answers.

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

We have successfully raised over $700M in venture capital from prominent investors including 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 actively seeking top talent to help us achieve our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% within the next three years.


90 Days at Flock

We operate with a results-oriented culture and believe that detailed job descriptions are a thing of the past. We provide 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 being hired as an NPI Engineer.


Flock encourages individuals who may not meet every qualification to apply. Studies indicate that women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all criteria. We encourage you to challenge the status quo and apply for roles that genuinely excite you.

Skills

5G
Cellular Modems
Software Engineering
Connectivity

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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