Software Engineer III, Device Connectivity

Who is Flock?

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.

We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact.

With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you.

The Opportunity

As a member of the Device Engineering team, you will specialize in the critical domain of device connectivity. We are looking for a Software Engineer - Device Connectivity to advance our entire connectivity stack, from the modem firmware and cellular drivers to the networking layer and power-save features. You will be part of a team responsible for ensuring our devices maintain a reliable network connection in challenging real-world environments while optimizing power consumption to maximize battery life. This role requires a unique blend of deep embedded systems knowledge, an understanding of cellular and networking technologies, and a systems-thinking approach to solve complex problems at scale.

The Skillset

We're looking for people with:

• A Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Deep expertise in embedded Linux or Android systems, especially in the networking and power management subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with the cellular connectivity stack, including modems, RIL, AT commands, SIM/eSIM management, and cellular network protocols (LTE/5G).
• A proven ability to debug complex, system-level issues across hardware, kernel drivers, and user-space applications.
• Familiarity with low-level communication protocols (SPI, I²C, UART) and networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, Wi-Fi, BLE).
• Specific experience with Qualcomm chipsets and their associated software tools is highly preferred.
• A systems-thinking approach to problem-solving, with an ability to analyze how RF environments, power constraints, and thermal conditions impact device performance.
• Fluency in telemetry and data analysis, with the ability to interpret logs, power measurements, and network performance metrics to drive data-informed engineering decisions.
• Experience with power-saving techniques and architectures in battery-powered embedded devices.
• A commitment to documenting designs and best practices that can be leveraged across the engineering organization.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working closely with Hardware, Product, and Operations teams to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, humility, curiosity, and a passion for sharing knowledge.

Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.

90 Days at Flock

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We prescribe to 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Software Engineer - Device Connectivity.

The First 30 Days

• Develop hands-on understanding of our device portfolio and its connectivity stack.
• Set up your development environment and contribute code to improve our connectivity telemetry and logging.
• Work with our data teams to build the first version of a fleet-wide connectivity monitoring dashboard.
• Improve documentation of the current connectivity architecture in Confluence.
• Analyze device data to establish a baseline for key metrics like uptime, latency, and power consumption.

The First 60 Days

• Contribute to implementation and validation of new modem power-save features.
• Analyze and root cause connectivity issues from the field, collaborating with engineering to drive fix.
• Begin implementing a strategy for more intelligent, in-field network and carrier selection.

90 Days & Beyond

• Deliver a measurable, fleet-wide improvement in a key metric such as an increase in device uptime in poor signal areas or a reduction in system power.
• Act as the subject matter expert for new hardware design reviews, ensuring best practices for connectivity and power management are implemented from the start.
• Act as the engineering escalation point of contact for complex connectivity related field escalations, identifying root cause of issues and implementing fixes to prevent recurrence.

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.

1. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.

2. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field.

3. The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day.

4. The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.

The Perks

💰Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of 142,000-155,000 as well as stock options

🌴Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.

⚕️Fully-paid health benefits

plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.

👪Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.

🍼Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven

, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

🧠Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop

to provide our employees with caregiver support.

💸Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.

💚ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.

💻WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.

📚Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.

🏠Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.