Software Engineer III, Device Connectivity

**Location** ------------ Remote \- USA **Employment Type** ------------------- Full time **Location Type** ----------------- Remote **Department** -------------- Engineering **Compensation** ---------------- * $130K – $160K • Offers Equity Where you fall within the compensation range is based on how you demonstrate the attributes and competencies required for the role. We mostly reserve the upper half of our compensation bands for internal growth. During your call with one of our recruiters, they can further clarify the salary range and our total compensation. Overview**Who is Flock?** ================= Every community deserves to be safe, it’s a fundamental right. Our mission is simple \- to build technology that reduces crime and protects privacy. Flock partners with cities, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to help protect where people live, work, and play. Last year, Flock technology supported over 1 million criminal investigations. We've also helped solve approximately 20% of reported crimes in areas where we're deployed, and have played a role in locating more than 10,000 missing people. We are a high\-performance team united by urgency, ownership, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. The work is fast\-paced and the expectations are high. We push beyond perceived limits, support each other, and hold ourselves accountable to delivering results that matter. With over $1B in funding and an $8\.3B valuation, we are scaling with intention and investing in the people who will help us build what others said could not be done. At Flock, you will find the opportunity to grow quickly, take on real responsibility, and contribute to something bigger than yourself. **The Opportunity** ------------------- As a member of the Device Engineering team at Flock, you will specialize in the critical domain of device connectivity. We are looking for a **Software Engineer III \- Device Connectivity** to advance our modern **Android\-based system stack**, with a direct focus on **fleet stability and driving our 5G upgrade roadmap**. You will ensure our edge devices maintain a rock\-solid network connection in challenging, real\-world outdoor environments while optimizing power consumption to maximize battery life. This role requires a unique blend of embedded Android internals, a deep understanding of cellular networking technologies, and a high\-ownership approach to solving complex fleet problems at scale. **The Skillset** ---------------- * A Bachelor's, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 3\+ years of experience in embedded systems or OS\-level development. * Deep expertise in low\-level Android OS architectures (AOSP/Custom ROMs), specifically handling system initialization (init processes), image partitioning, and file systems. * Strong practical knowledge of SELinux security policies, permissions management, and debugging system access