Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Kernel

Flock Safety

Senior Kernel Engineer joining Flock Safety's Device OS Team, developing ultra-stable operating systems for next-gen devices. Focused on system vulnerabilities and hardware execution.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $172,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in embedded systems and firmware design, with a strong focus on Qualcomm Android BSP bring-up and Linux kernel development. Proficient in C and C++, with a solid understanding of Android system architecture and lifecycle management for connected devices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Systems DevelopmentQualcomm Android BSP Bring-UpLinux Kernel DevelopmentC and C++ MasteryAndroid System Architecture

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Embedded SystemsFirmware DesignC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingLinux KernelAndroid DevelopmentBootloader DevelopmentDevice Tree ModificationsDigital Signal ProcessorsAI-Assisted Engineering

Tools & Technologies

Linux Development EnvironmentGerritGitContainersQualcomm Chipset

Industry Keywords

Connected DevicesDevice Lifecycle ManagementPower ManagementPeripheral Bus TechnologiesBattery-Powered Devices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCloudKotlinLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Flock Safety is seeking a Senior Kernel Engineer to join our Device OS Team to solve one of our most critical engineering challenges: building an ultra-stable, rapid-deployment operating system foundation for our expanding next-generation device fleet.
In this pivotal role, you will eliminate system vulnerabilities and accelerate hardware execution by driving low-level Qualcomm Android BSP bring-up, devicetree modifications, and pSIM framework implementations.
Collaborating across electrical engineering and application teams, you will bridge the gap between complex hardware architectures and cloud-connected software to ensure our life-saving devices never drop a frame.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 8+ years experience
Proven track record of working with a large fleet of connected devices, a good understanding of different phases of their lifecycle and related challenges
Development experience within embedded systems/firmware design at multiple stages of the product life cycle (prototyping, pre-production engineering validation, release and scaling)
Experience with chipset bring-up within Linux or Android ecosystems
Experience with Android system architecture (HAL, Android Linux Kernel, Android Build System, etc)
Mastery of C and C++
Experience in bootloader development and customization, including familiarity with XBL (eXtensible Boot Loader) and ABL (Android Boot Loader) concepts and implementation
Proven ability to develop and debug firmware for Application Digital Signal Processors (ADSP), understanding their architecture and software development lifecycle
Comfortable working in a Linux-based development environment, including custom tooling, containers, Gerrit/Git, etc
Comfortable providing onsite support for new projects at the Coop once or twice a year as priorities come up
Familiar with AI-assisted engineering practices, including the strategic, concurrent use of multiple AI agents (Claude, Copilot, Codex) to optimize development velocity
Strong knowledge of Linux internals (memory management, power management, IRQ handling, synchronization, networking, storage, subsystem architecture)
Experience bringing up Linux Kernel drivers for common peripheral bus technologies including SPI, I2C, UART, is a big plus
Experience with Kotlin and Android apps development
Experience with Qualcomm chipset devices is a plus
Experience with customizing “Qualcomm Proprietary” subsystems(BP) is a big plus!
Experience with battery-powered/power constrained devices is a plus
Experience with ARM Cortex Microcontroller (NRF5x, STM32x, etc.) is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 and so much more.
Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.