Senior Android Application Engineer, Flock Safety

• Strong Java/Kotlin experience
• Possess strong debugging skills and experience with debugging custom Android embedded software
• Experience with headless Android-embedded systems
• Knowledge of Android application development, methodologies, design patterns
• Have the ability to read through a large existing codebase and adapt quickly
• Experience building and shipping custom Android devices
• Have worked on other mobile application frameworks
• Have experience with architecture, design, documentation
• Skilled in JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Gerrit, Git/GitHub
• Must possess or obtain an FAA Part 107 certification within the first 90 days

Desirable

• As Flock increases its investment in aviation, there is a growing need to add additional application developers
• The internally developed hardware portfolio will be expanded to include multiple different drone-related products
• Developers will need to become subject matter experts, write requirements, write application code, and iteratively release impactful software patches for these products
• We run on headless custom Android devices
• Our Engineering team is made up of driven people who are responsible for all of the code running on a variety of devices Flock deploys in the real world
• They enable the whole experience by writing applications that reliably capture, process, and upload data for years at a time without needing human interaction to keep them running
• The First 30 Days:
• Gain an in-depth understanding of Flock’s devices, cloud systems, and customer requirements
• Familiarize yourself with the device software architecture
• Connect with members of the Framework, Applications, and Quality teams
• Understand the software release process we will be following
• The First 60 Days:
• Take on more autonomy by defining software requirements for product requirements
• Work with product management to ensure that tickets to be worked are fully complete
• Complete from code to release 3 more tickets
• 90 Days & Beyond:
• In discussion with your manager, identify a section of the system architecture that you would like to own going forward
• Identify gaps between what currently exists and what needs to exist for your chosen system
• Create software requirements for your system (tickets) to track the gap as it narrows

• We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative
• Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way
• Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are
• The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field
• The Technical Assessment: Our technical assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job. Engineers may find themselves in coding interviews or architecture discussions, sales roles may present mock discovery calls, and leadership roles may craft 90 day plans. Your recruiter will inform you of which assessment you will be assigned and ensure you are fully prepared for your big day
• The Panel: Learn more about the team, responsibilities, and workflows. You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values. Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet an executive and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more