Senior Engineering Manager
Jellyfish- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should love writing code and continue learning to do it better, possess strong leadership skills and confidence in leading staff or distinguished engineers, have experience collaborating with Product Management using agile processes, and be motivated by taking an unknown problem and developing a plan of attack. They should be excited about working on a fast-paced, constantly evolving product and confident with Typescript (Node), React with Typescript, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS managed services like S3, API Gateway, SQS.
The Software Engineering Manager will lead and build the Nova Team's ground-breaking new product, addressing how the team and its products should evolve to fit within the Flock ecosystem and fill a critical missing need for customers. They will coach direct reports to build quality software, cultivate a winning mentality, and grow their individual careers, while also inspiring and motivating the team to deliver sophisticated data mining techniques for crime investigation. The role involves quickly learning Flock’s culture and technology landscape to adapt the early-stage product and influence the company’s growth.
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.