Embedded Software Engineer III, Kernel

Flock Safety
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 130,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Debugging","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Build and debug the embedded Linux kernel and driver stack for mission-critical drones and their supporting docks. Join the Device OS team to implement OS customizations, support system bring-up, and deliver stable builds that improve performance and reliability in real hardware. Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders while strengthening expertise in low-level development, CI builds, and kernel internals.

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Embedded Software Engineer III, Kernel

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Job Summary

Build and debug the embedded Linux kernel and driver stack for mission-critical drones and their supporting docks. Join the Device OS team to implement OS customizations, support system bring-up, and deliver stable builds that improve performance and reliability in real hardware. Work closely with senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders while strengthening expertise in low-level development, CI builds, and kernel internals.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Ensure operating system stability for aviation hardware by owning the full software and firmware stack
  • •Develop low-level drivers and support system bring-up for embedded Linux devices
  • •Customize OS and implement features to improve device performance and reliability
  • •Debug physical devices and deliver stable operating system builds deployed to hardware
  • •Collaborate across engineering, QA, and cloud teams to align hardware and software behavior

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 130,000 - 160,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • •2+ years of embedded software development on consumer devices
  • •Practical experience with embedded Linux-based systems such as Yocto and BuildRoot
  • •Solid programming skills in C and C++
  • •Practical experience with Linux kernel internals and drivers (memory/power management, IRQ handling; SPI/I2C/UART)
Experience:2+ yearsEmbedded systemsEmbedded LinuxHardware/firmwareConsumer devicesKernel development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:DebuggingCollaborationProblem-solving
Tech Stack:Embedded LinuxLinux kernelCC++YoctoBuildRootLinux kernel internalsMemory managementPower managementIRQ handlingLinux kernel driversSPII2CUARTBootloadersOpenWRTTCP/IPD-BusQualcommQualcomm chipset

Company Brief

Flock Safety
Builds automated license-plate recognition cameras, AI video, gunshot-detection and drone systems plus investigative software to help law enforcement, cities, businesses and neighborhoods prevent and solve crime.
Industry: Surveillance & Security Hardware
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 250M to 500M
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Atlanta, United States
Founded: 2017
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