Who is Flock?
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.
Emerging Talent
We are seeking multiple Interns for Summer 2026! These are paid, in-person, 12 week internships based out of Atlanta, GA.
At Flock, we believe emerging talent is the future of innovation. Our Emerging Talent Program gives early-career professionals the opportunity to make an immediate impact on real-world challenges while learning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll work alongside experienced mentors, build skills that accelerate your career, and contribute directly to our mission of creating safer, thriving communities. From day one, you’re treated like a full-time employee, with real projects, real responsibility, and real impact.
The Opportunity
Flock Safety is looking for a Device Software Engineering Intern to join our Device Software organization—the teams responsible for the software running on thousands of solar-powered devices deployed in the field.
As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience working across the device software stack, contributing to the reliability, performance, and functionality of our next-generation platforms. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to develop, test, and maintain software that runs directly on physical hardware, helping our devices capture, process, and upload millions of images to the cloud.
This role offers exposure to embedded systems, device-level software, and operating-system-level development. You won’t just be observing—you’ll work on real projects, assist with device bring-up and feature integration, and help ensure our devices operate efficiently at scale in real-world, power-constrained environments. This is a unique opportunity to see how software and hardware come together to power mission-critical products.
The Skillset
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience programming in one or more of the following: C, C++, Java, or Kotlin
Academic or project-based exposure to embedded systems, device software, or systems programming
Comfort working in a Linux-based development environment and familiarity with version control tools (Git)
Ability to read, understand, and contribute to existing codebases
A strong problem-solving mindset and interest in how software interacts with hardware
Curiosity about performance, reliability, and systems-level behavior
Strong communication skills and a desire to collaborate in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Nice to have (but not required):
Exposure to embedded platforms or development boards (e.g., Arduino, ESP32, STM32)
Familiarity with RTOS concepts, bare-metal programming, or operating system internals
Experience with Android development or the Android SDK, especially for non-UI or “headless” systems
Interest in power-constrained or battery-operated devices
Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, or logic analyzers
Familiarity with peripheral protocols like SPI, I2C, or UART
Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay; we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.
Compensation
In this role, you’ll receive an hourly rate of $30-35/hr. Interns are expected to work a full 40-hour week during the duration of their internship.
Location
This role is based in Atlanta, GA, where you’ll join our dynamic team to collaborate in person and drive innovation. Candidates must reside in or relocate to Atlanta, GA, for this position.
Flock is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Flock operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at recruiting@flocksafety.com. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.
At Flock Safety, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. The range above is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future. This job posting may span more than one career level.
Flock Safety is aware of fraudulent individuals and agencies falsely claiming to represent our company. All legitimate communication from Flock Safety will come from an email address ending in @flocksafety.com. We do not make job offers through messaging apps, social platforms, or unauthorized third parties, and we will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the hiring process. If you encounter suspicious outreach related to a Flock Safety role, please report it to recruiting@flocksafety.com
