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Full-Time

Software Engineer III

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Posted on 10/30/2024

Flock Safety

Flock Safety

501-1,000 employees

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$125k - $170kAnnually

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
WebRTC
Kubernetes
JavaScript
React.js
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Go
Requirements
  • Love writing code and have extensive experience doing so
  • Motivated by taking an unknown problem, sinking your teeth in, and coming up with a plan of attack.
  • Experience with Go, Typescript (Node) web services, and React or other Javascript frameworks
  • Experience designing and implementing APIs.
  • Experience with AWS and cloud tooling such as Kubernetes (EKS), AWS Lambda, Docker
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with other engineering and product teams
  • Experience with VMS systems and Video/Streaming technologies such as WebRTC, HLS, RTSP, FFmpeg, GStreamer, etc is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Understand team workflows and processes
  • Contribute smaller features and bugfixes with guidance
  • Have all team repos cloned locally and have a good idea of what they do
  • Ability to perform in role with minimal or no guidance
  • Contribute to technical planning and architecture discussions
  • Understand design philosophies in use
  • Contribute to metric collection and automated test suites
  • Understand how each integration type functions at a high level
  • Come up with and speak on ideas for improving our speed, resource usage, API simplicity, and other topics to make our software suite better
  • Start to own smaller projects
  • Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects succeed

Flock Safety provides a public safety solution through a network of license plate reader cameras that capture vehicle details to help solve crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure the data collected is objective and used ethically, addressing concerns about privacy and bias. The company serves neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities, offering a subscription model that includes installation, maintenance, and access to data analytics. This approach not only generates steady revenue but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates. Flock Safety aims to enhance community safety while fostering trust between civilians and law enforcement.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$671M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

78%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Flock Safety's rapid growth, evidenced by a 2,660% increase over three years and a $150M Series E funding round, indicates strong market demand and financial health.
  • The company's innovative products, such as the Solar-Powered Condor, expand their market reach and offer versatile installation options.
  • Partnerships with major entities like the California Highway Patrol and cities like Allentown and St. Pete demonstrate widespread adoption and trust in their technology.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on subscription fees means that any economic downturns or budget cuts in public safety could impact revenue.
  • The ethical and privacy concerns surrounding surveillance technology could lead to regulatory challenges and public backlash.

What makes Flock Safety unique

  • Flock Safety uniquely combines license plate reader technology with advanced machine learning to ensure unbiased and ethical data usage, setting it apart from traditional surveillance solutions.
  • Their subscription-based model ensures continuous revenue and allows clients to benefit from ongoing technological updates and support.
  • Flock Safety's strong emphasis on privacy protection and ethical data usage builds trust between communities and law enforcement, a critical differentiator in the public safety sector.

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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