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The salary range is $200K - $220K.
Yes, the position is fully remote, and the backend team is fully remote.
The role requires technical expertise in Ruby on Rails backend, strong leadership skills, ability to contribute to architectural discussions, and outstanding communication skills for a fully remote team.
Flock Safety offers a supportive team optimizing the remote experience, with a positive and inclusive environment where hard-working employees thrive and a bias towards action is rewarded.
A strong candidate is an experienced and empathetic technical leader passionate about building performant systems, with expertise in Ruby on Rails, and excellent communication skills for managing a fully remote backend team.
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.