Embedded Software Engineer II

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.

Flock is looking to add an Embedded Software Engineer to our Platform Team. This isn't your typical desk job! You'll be writing the code that powers our custom-built embedded hardware and drones out in the real world. Our Engineering team is made up of driven people who are responsible for the entire software stack on our devices. They enable our mission by building a stable, secure, and robust embedded Linux platform.

• Implement and deliver core components and features for our Yocto-based embedded Linux platform.

• Write clean, efficient C/C++ code optimized for resource-constrained hardware and real-time drone applications.

• Perform on-device testing and debugging to ensure software stability and high-quality releases.

• Document technical designs, system architectures, and test plans to facilitate team collaboration.

• Provide accurate work estimates and communicate progress effectively through the development lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and hardware integration issues discovered during development and in the field.

We are looking for people who:

• Have 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development.

• Possess strong C/C++ development and debugging skills in Linux environments.

• Have foundational experience with the Yocto Project or similar build systems (Buildroot, OpenEmbedded).

• Understand low-level concepts including bootloaders (U-Boot), shell scripting, and basic kernel configuration.

• Are proficient with Git/GitHub and have a solid understanding of CI/CD workflows (Jenkins/GitHub Actions).

• Demonstrate a "First Responder" mentality: You are excited to jump into a terminal and figure out why a device isn't behaving.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Rust for embedded systems.

• Familiarity with Qualcomm SoCs or similar ARM-based architectures.

• Basic understanding of Linux device drivers or hardware bring-up.

• Scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and testing.

• Knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, systemd, D-Bus).

We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We subscribe 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 are hired as an Embedded Software Engineer at Flock Safety.

The First 30 Days

• Set up your local development environment and hardware test bench.

• Learn the basics of Flock's system architecture and Yocto build layers.

• Complete your first few technical tasks and merge code into the platform.

The First 60 Days

• Take ownership of a small-to-medium feature or bug fix within our embedded Linux distribution.

• Participate in code reviews and adopt Flock’s specific best practices for safety and security.

• Conduct lab-based hardware testing for new drone or camera components.

90 Days & Beyond

• Become a reliable contributor to the core embedded Linux platform.

• Assist in the board bring-up of new hardware prototypes.

• Identify and implement improvements to our internal build tools and development processes.

💰Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $115,000-$140,000 as well as stock options

🌴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. We will reimburse $10,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility.

🧠Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.

💖Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support

💚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.

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

💻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

🐾Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies.

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]