Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flock is dedicated to building technology that enhances community safety. They are seeking a Software Engineer III specializing in device connectivity to advance their Android-based system stack, focusing on fleet stability and 5G upgrades.
Responsibilities
- Develop hands-on understanding of our device portfolio and its connectivity stack
- Set up your development environment and contribute code to improve our connectivity telemetry and logging
- Learn about cell performance edge cases and how our fleet operates in the field including: Site Selection, Install process, Solar Estimation
- Improve observability of Fleet LTE/5G coverage by utilizing installer maps and post-install scanning
- Design next-gen features for better field performance
- Form relationships with the cross functional stakeholders in the connectivity space. Understand what truly drives their work (e.g. Cost savings, efficiency, performance)
- Ensure that we transition into winter with ease, allowing for the dynamic alteration of power states, connectivity states, and recovery states
- Hand over site selection workflows to operations to drive, allowing them to utilize the tools to improve clarity from end-to-end
- Bridge the gap between product and engineering to enable multiple connectivity workflows for different products
Skills
- 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
- 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
- If an offer is extended and accepted, this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment. Applicants must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check
- Specific experience with Qualcomm chipsets and their associated software tools is highly preferred
Benefits
- Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
- Fully-paid [health benefits](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJtOz4awU9zcMeAtDbiha9Z2Oze1LRDH/view?usp=sharing) 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](https://www.mavenclinic.com/), 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](https://www.cariloop.com/) 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.
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