Flock Safety

Staff iOS Engineer

United States

$200,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Safety, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $200K - $220K

Flock Safety is seeking a Staff iOS Engineer to support, maintain, and improve our growing iOS app. Our mission is to eliminate crime and keep communities safe through an intelligent technology platform that combines the power of communities, cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies.

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution trusted by communities across the country to solve and deter crime. Our holistic public safety platform provides actionable evidence to reduce crime in neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities, without compromising transparency or privacy. We are a remote-first company that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and positive environment where a bias towards action is rewarded. We have raised over $700M in venture capital and have surpassed a $7.5B valuation, with a goal to reduce crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

The Skillset

  • Multiple years of iOS experience with apps shipped to the App Store.
  • Proven experience shipping and maintaining a mobile app over an extended period. Experience with scaling apps to millions of users is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and architecture abilities with a passion for programming.
  • A love for technology and insatiable curiosity for new tools.
  • Experience with the following technologies:
    • Swift
    • SwiftUI
    • Swift Concurrency
    • UIKit
    • XCTest
    • APNs
  • Kotlin or NodeJS is a plus.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification. We value diverse perspectives and believe in breaking the status quo.

90 Days at Flock

We operate on a results-oriented culture with 90-day plans to guide your progress.

The First 30 Days:

  • Complete onboarding and have a "first day push of code."
  • Understand current processes and procedures.
  • Walkthrough of Flock Safety iOS app, backend, and Android app.
  • Review Pull Request (PR) practices.
  • Begin working on CJIS certification.
  • Actively ask questions in public channels and update READMEs to share knowledge.

The First 60 Days:

  • Perform role with decreased need for guidance.
  • Gain a high-level understanding of current features.
  • Write up at least one ticket.
  • Understand the software design philosophies in use.
  • Become comfortable navigating the codebase.
  • Manage a release of the iOS app.

90 Days & Beyond:

  • Accelerate ramp-up time when working on new tickets.

Skills

iOS
Mobile App Development
App Store Deployment
App Maintenance
Performance Optimization

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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