Remote Hybrid $90,000 - $130,000

Flock Safety is hiring a Forward Deployment Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Play a critical role in bringing our technology to life for customers facing complex, real-world challenges.
  • Bridge the gap between our product and the environments in which it operates—ensuring our solutions are effectively deployed, integrated, and delivering impact from day one.
  • Join our Nova team, which is building a “single pane of glass” for investigators to collect, connect, and act on critical data more efficiently.
  • Work directly with customers to understand their technical environments, design tailored solutions, and drive successful deployments—while also influencing how our product evolves over time.

Requirements

  • A strong foundation in software engineering, with proficiency in languages like Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
  • Experience working with SQL, including writing efficient queries and optimizing performance.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, authentication methods, and request/response structures.
  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals such as VPNs, firewalls, IP whitelisting, and SSL/TLS.
  • Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Comfort working with common data formats such as JSON, XML, and CSV.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in data analysis, machine learning, DevOps practices, or prior client-facing/consulting roles.

Benefits

  • 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. In 2025, Flock will provide a $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
  • Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver support.
  • Carta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.
  • ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion.
  • WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.
  • Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo 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.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Structure: Nova team

Additional Information

  • A willingness to travel (25–50%) and work closely with customers onsite.
  • 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. Applicants must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check.
Required Skills
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Flock Safety
Flock Safety is the leading safety technology platform that connects cities, law enforcement, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods in a nationwide public-private safety network. The company provides a hardware and software suite for proactive crime prevention and security, delivering real-time intelligence while prioritizing privacy and responsible innovation.
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Department Engineering
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Posted 16 days ago