Flock Safety

Senior Software Engineer, Mobile API

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in back-end development with an emphasis on cloud development and distributed systems, leveraging AWS, and knowledge of SQL databases (PostgreSQL). They should be comfortable working with C-style languages and frameworks like Typescript and NodeJS, and familiar with integrating 3rd-party APIs. Prior work with Mobile development or Golang is a plus, and CJIS certification is desired.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will support, maintain, and improve Flock’s Installer App APIs, ensuring the ongoing success of the Android app used daily by tech installers. You will contribute to scalability and performance improvements, work on asynchronous messaging systems (SQS/SNS, EventBridge, etc.), and integrate with 3rd-party APIs. Additionally, you will participate in the 90-day plan, focusing on onboarding, reviewing PR practices, completing tickets, and contributing to solutions, with the goal of performing the role with decreased need for guidance and taking ownership of tasks.

Skills

API Development
Mobile App Support
Android
API Maintenance
Product Improvement

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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