Software Engineer III – Device Connectivity

Role Overview

• As a member of the Device Engineering team at Flock, you will specialize in the critical domain of device connectivity.
• You will 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.
• You will optimize power consumption to maximize battery life.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in the connectivity space. Understand what truly drives their work (e.g. Cost savings, efficiency, performance).

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.
• Specific experience with Qualcomm chipsets and their associated software tools is highly preferred.
• 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.

Tech Stack

• Android
• Cloud
• TCP/IP

Benefits

• Flexible PTO: We offer non-accrual PTO, plus 11 company holidays.
• Fully-paid health benefits 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, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.
• Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
• Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
• ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today
• Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion.
• WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
• Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and so much more.
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.