Senior Software Engineer, Search

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Flock Safety is in search of a frontend-oriented Senior Software Engineer to join our Search team.

• Your primary focus will be predominantly frontend (approximately 90%), while also maintaining the fullstack perspective necessary to develop seamless end-to-end features.

• You will be involved in a high-traffic production system where the caliber of your work directly influences significant outcomes.

• You will lead the frontend architecture within a sophisticated React/TypeScript/Node stack, working closely with backend engineers, product management, and design to define the future of the Search experience.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience, demonstrating profound knowledge of modern frontend web technologies, design patterns, and user interface design utilizing React and TypeScript.

• Experience with mapping libraries (such as Mapbox or Google Maps API) and/or intricate data visualizations on maps.

• Proficiency in Node.js / Express for web services and a strong understanding of general API design principles (e.g., REST, GraphQL, gRPC).

• Familiarity with essential backend microservice concepts, including basic SQL (PostgreSQL or similar) and understanding how clients interact between services to effectively collaborate with dedicated backend colleagues.

• A resourceful problem-solver with a knack for thriving in ambiguous scenarios and taking initiative.

• A passion for coding, enthusiasm for working on a fast-paced, ever-evolving product, and a dedication to continuous learning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO: We provide non-accrual PTO along with 11 company holidays.

• Comprehensive health benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, along with an HSA match.

• Family Leave: All employees are entitled to 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, with birthing parents 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, offering a $50,000 lifetime maximum benefit for eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.

• Spring Health: A variety of mental health benefits are available through Spring Health, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools tailored to individual needs.

• Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to offer caregiver support to our employees.

• Carta Tax Advisor: Employees benefit from one-on-one sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can assist with individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general inquiries.

• ERGs: We encourage all employees to thrive and feel a sense of belonging at Flock. We currently offer four Employee Resource Groups - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs, and Melanin Motion. If you're interested in connecting with a representative from any of these groups, please inform your recruiter.

• WFH Stipend: $150 per month to help cover the costs associated with working from home.

• Productivity Stipend: $300 per year to be utilized on platforms such as Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, and more.

• Home Office Stipend: A one-time payment of $750 to assist in creating your ideal office space.