Device Software Engineering Intern

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.

Emerging Talent

We are seeking multiple Interns for Summer 2026! These are paid, in-person, 12 week internships based out of Atlanta, GA.

At Flock, we believe emerging talent is the future of innovation. Our Emerging Talent Program gives early-career professionals the opportunity to make an immediate impact on real-world challenges while learning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll work alongside experienced mentors, build skills that accelerate your career, and contribute directly to our mission of creating safer, thriving communities. From day one, you’re treated like a full-time employee, with real projects, real responsibility, and real impact.

Flock Safety is seeking Device Software Interns to join our mission of eliminating crime and fostering safer communities. In this role, you will contribute directly to the "brains" of our solar-powered devices—the edge-computing hardware responsible for capturing and processing millions of images daily.

Our Device Software organization acts as the critical bridge between physical hardware and the cloud. As an intern, you will be embedded within one of our core engineering teams, working on production code and solving complex technical challenges that have an immediate, real-world impact on public safety. Whether your interest lies in low-level firmware, specialized Android development, or the infrastructure that keeps a massive fleet alive, you will gain hands-on experience in a high-growth engineering environment.

When you apply for a Device Software internship, you will be considered for a role within one of the following specialized groups:

• Android Applications: This team builds the mission-critical applications that manage image capture and machine learning on our devices. Unlike standard mobile development, you will focus on "headless" systems (no UI), diving deep into the Android OS, Camera APIs, and low-level system performance.

• Firmware & Embedded: Where software meets hardware. You will assist in developing MCU firmware (bare-metal and RTOS) and help manage the power systems and sensors that keep our devices operational in diverse environmental conditions.

• Quality & Automation (QA): This team ensures our technology is bulletproof. You will build automated test frameworks and conduct hardware validation to ensure our apps are stable and performant under extreme, real-world constraints.

• Site Reliability (SRE): The backbone of our fleet operations. You will focus on the observability, automation, and infrastructure required to manage, update, and monitor thousands of distributed devices deployed in the field.

We are looking for students who are technically curious and eager to work at the intersection of hardware and software.

Core Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Proficiency in at least one core language relevant to our stack (C/C++, Kotlin, Java, or Python).

• A desire to work within Linux environments, understand system internals, and solve logic-heavy problems.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a large, existing codebase.

Preferred Experience:

• Academic or personal projects involving Microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32) or Android SDK.

• Familiarity with version control (Git) and debugging tools (adb, GDB, or logic analyzers).

• A fundamental understanding of networking protocols or cloud-to-device communication.

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.

Compensation

In this role, you’ll receive an hourly rate of $30-35/hr. Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour week during the duration of their internship.

Location

This role is based in Atlanta, GA, where you’ll join our dynamic team to collaborate in person and drive innovation. Candidates must reside in or relocate to Atlanta, GA, for this position.

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 [email protected]. 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.

Flock Safety is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock Safety will come from an email address ending in @flocksafety.com. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious outreach related to a Flock Safety role, please report it to [email protected]