Embedded Software Engineer II

Embedded Software Engineer II WHO IS FLOCK? 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. THE OPPORTUNITY 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. HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT: - 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. THE SKILLSET 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). 90 DAYS AT FLOCK 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 cam ... (truncated, view full listing at source)