Wireless Software Engineer

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 have 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. The Opportunity Our Connectivity Engineering team is responsible for building and scaling the invisible infrastructure that powers our autonomous fleets. We design, optimize, and maintain the critical data‑paths that allow our Drone as First Responder (DFR) solutions to stream real‑time, high‑definition video and telemetry across complex environments seamlessly. We are seeking a Wireless Software Engineer with a focus on Wi‑Fi technology to enhance our integrated connectivity solutions for NLOS (Non‑Line‑of‑Sight) for terrestrial and aerial communication. In this role you will take ownership of the Wi‑Fi stack, integrating firmware and RF capabilities to optimize performance. You will lead unit testing for the integration process and develop user‑space and driver features to achieve our connectivity goals. You will work closely with RF, systems, device software, and cloud engineering teams to design and refine cutting‑edge solutions. Skillset Bachelor’s degree in computer science (or related field) or higher Experience in C, C++ and Python is required Effective communication skills (verbal, written and presentation) Excellent teamwork skills with proven ability to work with a cross‑functional team and drive for timely project success Nice to Have 3–5 years hands‑on experience in user‑space and kernel driver in 802.11 recent standards Familiarity with Qualcomm WiFi Networking code base and software release Knowledge in other wireless standards, mainly 3GPP or CV2X Knowledge and experience with commercial connectivity devices to include Mobile and IoT devices Experience with wireless products and general software stack of these products Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake or similar database software Location This position requires candidates to work on a hybrid remote basis in our Atlanta, GA based engineering center. We are only able to consider candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the metro Atlanta area. 90 Days at Flock First 30 Days: Learn about Flock products and how to use them in the lab; integrate an off‑the‑shelf radio into our drone‑web system. First 60 Days: Complete the extraction of radio and link statistics and store them on an agreed‑upon database; architect multi‑link operation for cellular operation. 90 Days & Beyond: Complete an initial design of rate adaptation for cellular operation and explore real‑life performance. Salary & Equity Starting salary of $150,000 - $190,000 and Flock Stock Options. Perks Flexible PTO, including 11 company holidays. Fully‑paid health benefits plan for employees: Medical, Dental, Vision and an HSA match. Family leave: All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, with an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents. Fertility & Family Benefits: $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy or fertility expenses. Spring Health: Variety of mental health benefits including therapy, coaching, medication management and digital tools. Caregiver Support: Partnered with Cariloop for employee caregiver support. Carta Tax Advisor: 1:1 sessions with equity tax advisors. ERGs: Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. WFH Stipend: $150 per month. Productivity Stipend: $300 per year for Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo and similar services. Home Office Stipend: One‑time $750 to help create a home office. 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, including a fingerprint‑based background check. Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process. Flock is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock will come from an email address ending in @flocksafety.com. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. 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