Full-Time

Senior Data Engineer

Updated on 2/3/2025

Flock Safety

Flock Safety

1,001-5,000 employees

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$150k - $185kAnnually

+ Stock Options

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Redshift
Grafana
Kinesis
Terraform

You match the following Flock Safety's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience with Data Stack/Infrastructure and tooling such as: Redshift + ClickHouse – Enterprise Data Warehouse, Infrastructure as Code/Deployment – Terraform, GitHub Actions, Data Ingestion – Debezium, Third Party APIs, Streaming (Kinesis Data Firehose), Data Transformation – DBT, Prefect, Observability – Grafana, Reporting/Data Visualization – Sigma, QuickSight
  • Able to take on complex problems, learn quickly, iterate, and persist towards a good solution
  • Effectively communicate, at the level of your audience, and seek to understand and be understood
Responsibilities
  • Meet the team & cross-functional stakeholders
  • Understand the systems and processes in place that Data Engineering uses, and leverage them to produce additional value
  • Support and develop real-time analytics for Embedded Analytics and Analytics Integrations
  • Learn the cross-team relationships and work, and using them to drive larger impact to the company
  • Becoming responsible for the team’s systems and processes, and making sure they are well engineered
  • Identify at least 3 issues/optimizations for the team
  • In depth review of Embedded Analytics product offering + how Data Engineering’s ownership
  • Reviewer for all Data Engineering PRs
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through the use of license plate reader cameras. These cameras capture important vehicle information that can help solve crimes while ensuring that the data collected is unbiased and respects individual privacy. The cameras are supported by advanced machine learning technology, which helps in processing the data ethically. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. Unlike many competitors, Flock Safety focuses on creating a balance between effective crime prevention and privacy protection. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data analytics, ensuring they receive ongoing support and updates. The goal of Flock Safety is to build safer communities by providing reliable crime prevention tools that foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$566.7M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with MS2 enhances AI Traffic Analytics for state transportation agencies.
  • Acquisition of Aerodome positions Flock Safety as a leader in drone-integrated public safety.
  • Solar-Powered Condor video solutions expand market reach to areas without power infrastructure.

What critics are saying

  • Privacy concerns over ALPR technology may lead to public backlash and scrutiny.
  • Acquisition of drone tech firms exposes Flock Safety to competition from established manufacturers.
  • Reliance on subscription fees risks revenue loss during economic downturns affecting budgets.

What makes Flock Safety unique

  • Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.
  • The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.
  • Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

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Benefits

Unlimited PTO

12 paid holidays

Fully-paid health benefits

16 weeks of parental leave

Work from home allowance

Learning & development stipend

Home office stipend