Android Applications Software Engineer III

Flock Safety

9d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. Our hardware and software suite connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. Trusted by over 5,000 communities, 4,500 law enforcement agencies, and 1,000 businesses, Flock delivers real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation. We’re a high-performance, low-ego team driven by urgency, collaboration, and bold thinking. Working at Flock means tackling big challenges, moving fast, and continuously improving. It’s intense but deeply rewarding for those who want to make an impact. With nearly $700M in venture funding and a $7.5B valuation, we’re scaling intentionally and seeking top talent to help build the impossible. If you value teamwork, ownership, and solving tough problems, Flock could be the place for you. Flock Safety is looking for an Android Applications Engineer III to join our Device Software team. We don’t build typical consumer apps; we build the intelligence behind a 100,000+ device headless fleet that operates 24/7 in the real world. You’ll be a core contributor to our growth, expanding our LPR capabilities. This isn't just about code—it's about owning the reliability of hardware at scale. From optimizing image pipelines to integrating on-device ML, your work directly translates to solving crime and building safer communities.

Requirements

Experience developing Android native apps/services in Kotlin
Experience building and shipping Android apps on custom hardware
Possess strong debug skills and experience with Android debugging tools
Proven ability to develop, test, and deploy new features in a pragmatic way
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Git

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Android Camera2
Experience with Kotlin Flows
Experience working with Android NDK

Benefits

Salary & Equity: In this role, you’ll receive a starting salary of $130,000-$160,000 as well as stock options
Flexible PTO: We seriously mean it, 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. We will reimburse $10,000 a year for adoption, surrogacy, or fertility.
Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.
Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop 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
Pet Insurance: We’ve partnered with Pumpkin to provide insurance for our employee’s fur babies.