Flock Safety

Staff Software Engineer, Video

United States

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

Position Overview

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

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. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone. Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

Opportunity

The Cloud Video team is looking to add a Staff Software Engineer to support our increasing number of integrations with other NVRs (network video recorders), VMS (video management systems), and video-capable devices. This engineer will contribute to creating new integrations, maintaining existing integrations, and Flock’s own VMS software. We're looking for a Staff Engineer to champion technical excellence, acting as a trusted advisor and mentor, and ensuring the team delivers scalable and robust solutions.

Skillset

  • Love writing code and have extensive experience doing so.
  • Motivated by taking an unknown problem, sinking your teeth in, and coming up with a plan of attack.
  • Experience with Video/Streaming technologies such as WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, FFmpeg, GStreamer, etc.
  • Experience with Go, Typescript (Node) web services, and React or other Javascript frameworks.
  • Experience designing and implementing APIs.
  • Experience with AWS and cloud tooling such as Kubernetes (EKS), AWS Lambda, Docker.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering and product teams.

Requirements

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Application Instructions

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Skills

Video integrations
Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
Video Management Systems (VMS)
Software development
Scalability
Robust solutions
Mentoring
Technical excellence

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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