Associate Wireless Software Engineer

Flock•Atlanta, GA

3d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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 DFR (Drone as First Responder) solutions to stream real-time, high-definition video and telemetry across complex environments seamlessly. We are seeking an Associate Wireless Software Engineer with a passion for wireless technology, embedded systems, and communications to help enhance our integrated connectivity solutions for NLOS (Non-Line-of-Sight) terrestrial and aerial systems. In this role, you will work directly alongside senior engineers and mentors to contribute to our Wi-Fi and cellular stack, integrate radio hardware into our drone systems, and write software across the Linux user space and driver layer. This is an exciting opportunity for a hungry engineer to gain hands-on, end-to-end experience across real-world wireless hardware, firmware, and cloud systems. You will work closely with cross-functional RF, systems, device software, and cloud engineering teams to build and refine cutting-edge autonomous solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field (Recent Grads & Ph.D. candidates welcome!).
Solid foundational proficiency in C, C++, and Python.
Familiarity with Linux environments and basic software development tools (Git, debugging, unit testing).
Demonstrated interest or academic exposure to wireless communications, networking, or embedded hardware (via coursework, research lab experience, student design teams, or personal projects).
Effective communication skills and a strong desire to learn, collaborate, and grow within a fast-paced engineering team.
Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment.
Must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on lab or project experience with wireless standards (802.11 / Wi-Fi, 3GPP / 5G, or C-V2X).
Experience with microcontrollers, Software-Defined Radios (SDR), or single-board computers (ESP32, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, USRP).
Exposure to low-level Linux programming (sockets, user-space drivers, or networking stacks).
Involvement in hands-on student design projects or robotics teams (e.g., RoboJackets, Formula SAE, Drone/UAV teams, or university research labs).
Basic understanding of databases or data logging tools (SQL, Python data tools, Databricks, etc.).

Responsibilities

Contribute to our Wi-Fi and cellular stack.
Integrate radio hardware into our drone systems.
Write software across the Linux user space and driver layer.
Build software routines to extract radio/link statistics (RSSI, SNR, packet loss) and log them into a centralized database.
Shadow senior engineers on multi-link cellular and Wi-Fi architecture setups.
Help design and test initial rate adaptation algorithms for dynamic wireless environments and evaluate real-world flight performance.

Benefits

Flexible PTO
11 company holidays
Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees: including Medical, Dental, and Vision
HSA match
12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.
Fertility & Family Benefits: 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: Offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools.
Caregiver Support: Partnered with Cariloop to provide employees with caregiver support.
Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors.
ERGs (Employee Resource Groups): Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion.
$150 per month WFH Stipend
$300 per year Productivity Stipend
One-time $750 Home Office Stipend