Flock Safety

Staff Software Engineer - Rust

United States

$200,000 – $235,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Safety TechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (USA only)
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $200K - $235K

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. We are a rapidly growing company (currently exceeding a $5.5B valuation) that has raised over $500M in venture capital. We are seeking an experienced and talented Software Engineer with deep knowledge of the Rust language to join our team. This role involves architecture, interface design, writing code, responsibility for testing, and publishing documentation.

Requirements

  • Experience:
    • 2+ years of software architecture experience
    • 4+ years of Rust development experience (as a subject matter expert)
    • 8+ years of software and/or systems engineering experience (cumulative)
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Linux-based development environments
    • Strong understanding of software architecture and design
  • Soft Skills:
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing systems for real-time communication between drones, docking stations, our aerial traffic awareness and ground control station (GCS) platforms, and other external systems.
  • Primarily responsible for designing and implementing systems that enable autonomous operations.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentoring other engineers.
  • Driving innovation in product offerings.
  • Writing code, responsibility for testing, and publishing documentation.

Company Information

  • Company: Flock Safety
  • Industry: Public Safety Technology
  • Mission: To eliminate crime and keep communities safe.
  • Funding: Over $500M in venture capital (currently exceeding a $5.5B valuation) from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital.
  • Remote Policy: Fully Remote (USA only)

Skills

Rust
Linux
Software architecture
System design
Real-time communication
Autonomous systems
Documentation
Testing
Mentoring
Cross-functional collaboration

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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