Device Software Engineering Intern at Flock in Atlanta, GA

Summary: Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform, helping communities thrive by taking a proactive approach to crime prevention and security. They are seeking Device Software Engineering Interns to contribute to the development of edge-computing hardware responsible for capturing and processing images for public safety. Interns will work on production code, solve technical challenges, and gain hands-on experience in a high-growth engineering environment. Responsibilities: - Contribute directly to the "brains" of our solar-powered devices—the edge-computing hardware responsible for capturing and processing millions of images daily - Assist in developing MCU firmware (bare-metal and RTOS) and help manage the power systems and sensors that keep our devices operational in diverse environmental conditions Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field - Proficiency in at least one core language relevant to our stack (C/C++, Kotlin, Java, or Python) - A desire to work within Linux environments, understand system internals, and solve logic-heavy problems - Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a large, existing codebase Preferred Qualifications: - Academic or personal projects involving Microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, ESP32) or Android SDK - Familiarity with version control (Git) and debugging tools (adb, GDB, or logic analyzers) - A fundamental understanding of networking protocols or cloud-to-device communication Required Skills: C/C++, Kotlin, Java, Python, Linux, Microcontrollers, Android SDK, Version control - Git, Debugging tools - adb, Debugging tools - GDB, Debugging tools - logic analyzers, Networking protocols, Cloud-to-device communication