Senior Software Engineer, Flock Safety

• Strong Java, C/C++ skills
• Strong knowledge and experience with Live Video on Embedded devices
• Experience with or ability to pick up Kotlin
• Be able to navigate the various layers of a video streaming stack: Transport protocols, container formats, cloud streaming concepts
• Have demonstrated expertise in areas of Embedded Video Streaming
• Be able to learn new areas of Embedded Video Streaming or learn these areas: WebRTC, KVS/IVS, P2P Streaming, low latency video, performance optimization, quality optimization, testing and validation
• Ability to read through a large existing codebase and adapt quickly
• Have worked custom Android devices or ability to
• Strong debugging skills and debugging on custom Android HW
• Architecture, design, documentation
• JIRA, Confluence, Jenkins, Gerrit, Git/GitHub

Desirable

• This role seeks to expand the capabilities of our Android Device Video team to build out Application level support for new products, performance improvements, features and to increase the velocity with which we can reliably release software across an increasing number, variety, and maturity of products
• This role is expected to involve approximately 75% of new feature, architecture, design, and implementation work in the Android Apps space and 25% cross functional architecture and planning work with the Cloud, Installer, and Android Framework teams
• The First 30 Days
• Familiarize yourself with members of the Engineering and Product Team
• Learn as much as possible about Flock's devices, cloud systems, and customer requirements
• Understand Flock video product goals and system design
• The First 60 Days
• Ticket, plan, and execute on the implementation of a multi-stream video pipeline
• Contribute to the stability and quality of Flocks Video Streaming Solutions
• 90 Days & Beyond
• Watch for and triage any bugs
• Deliver on the architecture and plans laid out previously
• Identify future improvements, and work with team to structure your work stream

• 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 Technical Assessment: You will meet with a potential future coworker to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. You should expect the interview will cover the hard skills required to do the job, an architectural discussion, and an exploration of your past accomplishments and experiences. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field
• 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. You will meet with several teammates and cross-functional partners. Engineers should expect a technical assessment through coding interviews or architecture discussions. Your recruiter will provide more details to ensure you are fully prepared for your big day
• The Executive Review: A chance to meet a leader within the Device Software team. They will be looking to get to know you better, understand your motivations, and understand your technical background. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more