Flock Safety is seeking a highly skilled Engineer to join our Device OS Team, a talented group at the core of our engineering efforts.
This team is responsible for the entire software and firmware stack running on our extensive fleet of solar-powered devices, which are critical to our mission of capturing and transmitting millions of images and streaming video to the cloud daily.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of development activities — from low-level driver development and system bring-up to OS customizations and feature implementation.
You’ll work closely with senior engineers, internal stakeholders, and external partners, building your expertise in embedded Linux and Android kernel development while contributing directly to the performance and reliability of our devices.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of experience in embedded software development
Practical experience working with embedded Linux or Android-based systems (academic, internship, or professional)
Solid programming skills in C and C++
Familiarity with Linux kernel or Android system architecture (drivers, build system, HALs)
Understanding of peripheral bus technologies like SPI, I2C, UART
Comfortable working in a Linux-based development environment, including Git and common build tools
Willingness to provide onsite support for new projects at the Coop once or twice a year

Benefits

Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, 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. In 2025, Flock will provide a $ 50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
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 three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, 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: $250 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentCC++embedded LinuxAndroid kernel developmentLinux kernel architectureperipheral bus technologiesSPII2CUART

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer Science