Software Engineer III, Device Connectivity

Flock is dedicated to building technology that enhances community safety. They are seeking a Software Engineer III specializing in device connectivity to advance their Android-based system stack, focusing on fleet stability and 5G upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Develop hands-on understanding of our device portfolio and its connectivity stack
• Set up your development environment and contribute code to improve our connectivity telemetry and logging
• Learn about cell performance edge cases and how our fleet operates in the field including: Site Selection, Install process, Solar Estimation
• Improve observability of Fleet LTE/5G coverage by utilizing installer maps and post-install scanning
• Design next-gen features for better field performance
• Form relationships with the cross functional stakeholders in the connectivity space. Understand what truly drives their work (e.g. Cost savings, efficiency, performance)
• Ensure that we transition into winter with ease, allowing for the dynamic alteration of power states, connectivity states, and recovery states
• Hand over site selection workflows to operations to drive, allowing them to utilize the tools to improve clarity from end-to-end
• Bridge the gap between product and engineering to enable multiple connectivity workflows for different products

Requirements:

• 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 restrictions
• Hands-on experience with the cellular connectivity stack, including LTE/5G modems, Radio Interface Layer (RIL), AT commands, and SIM/eSIM management
• A proven ability to debug complex, system-level issues across hardware boundaries, kernel drivers, and Android user-space applications
• Strong proficiency in networking technologies, including TCP/IP protocols, routing tables, Wi-Fi, and data optimization
• A systems-thinking approach to problem-solving, analyzing how RF environments, power constraints, and thermal conditions impact device performance
• Fluency in telemetry and data analysis, with the ability to interpret logs and network metrics to drive data-informed engineering decisions
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience working closely with Hardware, Product, and Cloud/Infrastructure teams to triage fleet anomalies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, humility, curiosity, and a passion for sharing knowledge
• If an offer is extended and accepted, this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment. Applicants must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check
• Specific experience with Qualcomm chipsets and their associated software tools is highly preferred