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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer II - **Company:** FLOCK & COMPANY LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** D-Bus, Board Bringup, Bash Shell, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Github, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux-Powered Devices, Network Protocols, Shell Script, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Scripting, Hardware Testing, Yocto, Build Tools, U-Boot, Jenkins - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e916f55380179065 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical writing?, * Have 2+ years of professional experience in embedded software development. * Possess strong C/C++ development and debugging skills in Linux environments. * Have foundational experience with the Yocto Project or similar build systems (Buildroot, OpenEmbedded). * Understand low-level concepts including bootloaders (U-Boot), shell scripting, and basic kernel configuration. * Are proficient with Git/GitHub and have a solid understanding of CI/CD workflows (Jenkins/GitHub Actions). * Demonstrate a "First Responder" mentality: You are excited to jump into a terminal and figure out why a device isn't behaving. Nice to Haves: * Experience with Rust for embedded systems. * Familiarity with Qualcomm SoCs or similar ARM-based architectures. * Basic understanding of Linux device drivers or hardware bring-up. * Scripting experience in Python or Bash for automation and testing. * Knowledge of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, systemd, D-Bus). ## Description * Implement and deliver core components and features for our Yocto-based embedded Linux platform. * Write clean, efficient C/C++ code optimized for resource-constrained hardware and real-time drone applications. * Perform on-device testing and debugging to ensure software stability and high-quality releases. * Document technical designs, system architectures, and test plans to facilitate team collaboration. * Provide accurate work estimates and communicate progress effectively through the development lifecycle. * Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and hardware integration issues discovered during development and in the field., We are a results-oriented culture and believe job descriptions are a thing of the past. We subscribe to 90-day plans and believe that good days lead to good weeks, which lead to good months. This serves as a preview of the 90-day plan you will receive if you are hired as an Embedded Software Engineer at Flock Safety. The First 30 Days * Set up your local development environment and hardware test bench. * Learn the basics of Flock's system architecture and Yocto build layers. * Complete your first few technical tasks and merge code into the platform. The First 60 Days * Take ownership of a small-to-medium feature or bug fix within our embedded Linux distribution. * Participate in code reviews and adopt Flock's specific best practices for safety and security. * Conduct lab-based hardware testing for new drone or camera components. 90 Days & Beyond * Become a reliable contributor to the core embedded Linux platform. * Assist in the board bring-up of new hardware prototypes. * Identify and implement improvements to our internal build tools and development processes. ## Related Videos - [The best of two worlds - Bringing enterprise-grade Linux to the vehicle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/67-the-best-of-two-worlds-bringing-enterprise-grade-linux-to-the-vehicle) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)