Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flock is dedicated to building technology that enhances community safety. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to develop core components for their embedded Linux platform, focusing on writing efficient code and ensuring software stability.
Responsibilities
- Implement and deliver core components and features for our Yocto-based embedded Linux platform
- Write clean, efficient C/C++ code optimized for resource-constrained hardware and real-time drone applications
- Perform on-device testing and debugging to ensure software stability and high-quality releases
- Document technical designs, system architectures, and test plans to facilitate team collaboration
- Provide accurate work estimates and communicate progress effectively through the development lifecycle
- Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and hardware integration issues discovered during development and in the field
Skills
- Have 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development
- Possess strong C/C++ development and debugging skills in Linux environments
- Have foundational experience with the Yocto Project or similar build systems (Buildroot, OpenEmbedded)
- Understand low-level concepts including bootloaders (U-Boot), shell scripting, and basic kernel configuration
- Are proficient with Git/GitHub and have a solid understanding of CI/CD workflows (Jenkins/GitHub Actions)
- Demonstrate a 'First Responder' mentality: You are excited to jump into a terminal and figure out why a device isn't behaving
- Experience with Rust for embedded systems
- Familiarity with Qualcomm SoCs or similar ARM-based architectures
- Basic understanding of Linux device drivers or hardware bring-up
- Scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and testing
- Knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, systemd, D-Bus)
Benefits
- Offers Equity
- Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.
- Fully-paid [health benefits](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W8o-fLMVCOWL9pYFAVSMsSTaJAA9Vm_J/view) plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.
- Family Leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
- Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with [Maven](https://www.mavenclinic.com/), a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. We will reimburse $10,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility.
- Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to [Headspace](https://www.headspace.com/).
- Caregiver Support: We have partnered with [Cariloop](https://www.cariloop.com/) to provide our employees with caregiver support
- ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
- Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
- WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
- Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.
- Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office
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