Staff Backend Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote (USA only)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $200K - $240K

Flock Safety is seeking an experienced and skilled Staff Rails Engineer with deep knowledge of Ruby, Rails, and PostgreSQL. This role requires an individual who excels both independently and as part of a team, acting as a "manager of one." Responsibilities include architecture, backend Ruby programming, and optimizing PostgreSQL database integrity and performance, especially in environments where Rails is not the sole client. As a fully remote team, excellent written and asynchronous communication skills are essential. This leadership position offers the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive product innovation.

The ideal candidate will have experience with framework-level development, including a strong understanding of Rails internals and techniques for scaling Rails applications, particularly those requiring high performance and reliability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of PostgreSQL experience (querying and schema architecture)
• 8+ years of database architecture experience
• 12+ years of Rails development experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team ("manager of one")
• Experience with framework-level development, including knowledge of Rails internals
• Experience with techniques for scaling Rails applications
• Experience with Rails applications demanding high performance or reliability
• Experience with Rails applications where the database serves multiple clients

Flock encourages candidates to apply even if they don't meet every qualification. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment and encourage individuals to apply for roles that excite them.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture of the Flock platform.
• Develop backend Ruby on Rails code.
• Enhance the integrity and performance of PostgreSQL databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor other engineers.
• Drive innovation in product offerings.

Company Information

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution dedicated to eliminating crime and enhancing community safety. Our platform integrates cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies to build a safer future. Trusted by communities nationwide, our full-service, maintenance-free technology helps solve and deter crime.

Flock offers a career-defining experience with a positive and inclusive remote work environment that fosters strong relationships. We are a results-oriented culture that rewards a bias towards action. With over $700M in venture capital funding and a valuation exceeding $7.5B, Flock is scaling intentionally with the goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% within the next three years.

90 Days at Flock

As a preview of the 90-day plan for this role, the initial focus will be on:

• First 30 Days:
  • Meeting the team and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Becoming familiar with the existing architecture.
  • Understanding a key cultural component within Flock's engineering.