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Who is Flock?
Every community deserves to be safe, it's a fundamental right. Our mission is simple - to build technology that reduces crime and protects privacy. Flock partners with cities, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to help protect where people live, work, and play. Last year, Flock technology supported over 1 million criminal investigations. We've also helped solve approximately 20% of reported crimes in areas where we're deployed, and have played a role in locating more than 10,000 missing people.
We are a high-performance team united by urgency, ownership, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. The work is fast-paced and the expectations are high. We push beyond perceived limits, support each other, and hold ourselves accountable to delivering results that matter.
With over $1B in funding and an $8.3B valuation, we are scaling with intention and investing in the people who will help us build what others said could not be done. At Flock, you will find the opportunity to grow quickly, take on real responsibility, and contribute to something bigger than yourself.
The Opportunity
Our Connectivity Engineering team is responsible for building and scaling the invisible infrastructure that powers our autonomous fleets. We design, optimize, and maintain the critical data paths that allow our DFR (Drone as First Responder) solutions to stream real-time, high-definition video and telemetry across complex environments seamlessly.
We are seeking an Associate Wireless Software Engineer with a passion for wireless technology, embedded systems, and communications to help enhance our integrated connectivity solutions for NLOS (Non-Line-of-Sight) terrestrial and aerial systems.
In this role, you will work directly alongside senior engineers and mentors to contribute to our Wi-Fi and cellular stack, integrate radio hardware into our drone systems, and write software across the Linux user space and driver layer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hungry engineer to gain hands-on, end-to-end experience across real-world wireless hardware, firmware, and cloud systems.
You will work closely with cross-functional RF, systems, device software, and cloud engineering teams to build and refine cutting-edge autonomous solutions.
The Skillset
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Recent Grads & Ph.D. candidates welcome!).
• Solid foundational proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and basic software development tools (Git, debugging, unit testing).
• Demonstrated interest or academic exposure to wireless communications, networking, or embedded hardware (via coursework, research lab experience, student design teams, or personal projects).
• Effective communication skills and a strong desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a fast-paced engineering team.

Nice to Have (Any of the following is a bonus, not a requirement!):

• Hands-on lab or project experience with wireless standards (802.11 / Wi-Fi, 3GPP / 5G, or C-V2X).
• Experience with microcontrollers, Software-Defined Radios (SDR), or single-board computers (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, USRP).
• Exposure to low-level Linux programming (sockets, user-space drivers, or networking stacks).
• Involvement in hands-on student design projects or robotics teams (e.g., RoboJackets, Formula SAE, Drone/UAV teams, or university research labs).
• Basic understanding of databases or data logging tools (SQL, Python data tools, Databricks, etc.).

Location Requirement
This position requires candidates to work on a hybrid-remote basis at our Atlanta, GA-based engineering center. Given this requirement, we are only able to consider candidates who are local to Atlanta.
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.
90 Days at Flock
We prescribe 90-day plans to ensure every new team member has clear guidance, mentorship, and support to succeed.

• The First 30 Days:
  
  • Get onboarded with Flock products and learn how to run tests in our hardware/connectivity lab.
  • Work with a mentor to integrate an off-the-shelf radio into our drone-web system.
• The First 60 Days:
  
  • Build software routines to extract radio/link statistics (RSSI, SNR, packet loss) and log them into a centralized database.
  • Shadow senior engineers on multi-link cellular and Wi-Fi architecture setups.
• 90 Days & Beyond:
  
  • Help design and test initial rate adaptation algorithms for dynamic wireless environments and evaluate real-world flight performance.

Salary & Equity
In this role, you'll receive a starting salary of $100,000 - $150,000 as well as Flock Stock Options.
The Perks
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. 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.
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.
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 recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
At Flock, 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.
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