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Software Engineer III – Device Connectivity
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$130K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Software Engineer III – Device Connectivity
Flock Safety
• As a member of the Device Engineering team at Flock, you will specialize in the critical domain of device connectivity. • You will advance our modern Android-based system stack, with a direct focus on fleet stability and driving our 5G upgrade roadmap. • You will ensure our edge devices maintain a rock-solid network connection in challenging, real-world outdoor environments. • You will optimize power consumption to maximize battery life. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in the connectivity space. Understand what truly drives their work (e.g. Cost savings, efficiency, performance).
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of experience in embedded systems or OS-level development.
- Deep expertise in low-level Android OS architectures (AOSP/Custom ROMs), specifically handling system initialization (init processes), image partitioning, and file systems.
- Strong practical knowledge of SELinux security policies, permissions management, and debugging system access restrictions.
- Hands-on experience with the cellular connectivity stack, including LTE/5G modems, Radio Interface Layer (RIL), AT commands, and SIM/eSIM management.
- A proven ability to debug complex, system-level issues across hardware boundaries, kernel drivers, and Android user-space applications.
- Strong proficiency in networking technologies, including TCP/IP protocols, routing tables, Wi-Fi, and data optimization.
- Specific experience with Qualcomm chipsets and their associated software tools is highly preferred.
- A systems-thinking approach to problem-solving, analyzing how RF environments, power constraints, and thermal conditions impact device performance.
- Fluency in telemetry and data analysis, with the ability to interpret logs and network metrics to drive data-informed engineering decisions.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working closely with Hardware, Product, and Cloud/Infrastructure teams to triage fleet anomalies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, humility, curiosity, and a passion for sharing knowledge.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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.
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