Staff Software Engineer, Flock Safety

• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems engineering, WebRTC, drone communication protocols, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry
• 2+ years of software architecture experience
• 4+ years of Rust development experience (as a subject matter expert)
• 8+ years of software and/or systems engineering experience (cumulative)
• Proficiency in Linux-based development environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• A strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment

Desirable

• We are seeking an experienced and talented Software Engineer with deep knowledge of the Rust language to join our team
• This role involves architecture, interface design, writing code, responsibility for testing, and publishing documentation
• In this role, you will be primarily responsible for designing and implementing systems that enable real-time communication between drones, docking stations, our aerial traffic awareness and ground control station (GCS) platforms, and other external systems to enable autonomous operations
• As a leader on our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and drive innovation in our product offerings
• Tools that we use include:
• AWS, Axum, Docker, GitHub, GitHub Actions (for CI), Helm, Hotwire, Kubernetes, Postgres, PowerShell, Prometheus, React, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Rust, Sentry, Sequel, TailwindCSS, Tokio, Turbo, WebRTC
• We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past
• We prescribe 90 day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90 day plan you will receive if you were to be hired as a Sr. Embedded Engineer (Rust) at Flock Safety
• The First 30 Days
• Meet with colleagues!
• Understand team workflows and processes
• Work on tasks for the sprint with support
• Contribute smaller features and bug fixes with guidance
• Have all team repos cloned locally and have a good idea of what they do
• The First 60 Days
• Ability to perform role with decreased need for guidance
• Contribute to technical planning and architecture discussions
• Understand design philosophies in use
• Contribute to metric collection and automated test suites
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects succeed
• 90 Days & Beyond
• Understand how each integration type functions at a high level
• Come up with and speak on ideas for improving our speed, resource usage, C2 protocol, and other topics to make our software suite better
• Start to own smaller projects

• 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 in your function and view Flock from a different lens. Be prepared to ask well-thought-out questions about the company, culture, and more