Site Reliability Engineer, Intern

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep communities safe. Our intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale - including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies - to shape a safer future together. Our full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone.

Our holistic public safety platform is comprehensive and intelligent, providing the actionable evidence needed to solve, deter and reduce crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses and entire cities. Without compromising transparency or privacy, we are turning unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock strives to offer a career-defining experience where you can also make an impact on your community. While safety is a serious business, we are a supportive team that is optimizing the remote experience to create strong and fulfilling relationships even when we are physically apart. Our group of hard-working employees thrive in a positive and inclusive environment, where a bias towards action is rewarded. 

We have raised over $700M in venture capital from investors including Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, Bedrock Capital, Meritech Capital Partners, and Initialized Capital. Now surpassing a $7.5B valuation, Flock is scaling intentionally and seeking the best and brightest to help us meet our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% in the next three years.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Summer Intern to join our Device Site Reliability Engineering team. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to real-world projects that impact our infrastructure and data-driven decision-making. This role is ideal for a student with a strong interest in system reliability, automation, and data analysis.

This role is located in Atlanta, GA and requires the person to come onsite. It will last from May 19, 2025 to August 8, 2025.

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the reliability and performance of our production systems.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of automation tools and scripts for system administration and monitoring.

• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting activities.

• Help document and improve our infrastructure and operational procedures.

• Learn and apply concepts of infrastructure as code.

• Assist in the creation of dashboards and alerts for monitoring system health.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.   

• Strong interest in Site Reliability Engineering and Data Science.

• Basic understanding of Linux/Unix systems and command-line tools.

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go).

• Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL databases is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.   

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

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.

We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative. Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way. 

1. Our First Chat: During this first conversation, you’ll meet with a recruiter to chat through your background, what you could bring to Flock, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are. 

2. The Hiring Manager Interview: You will meet with your potential future boss to really dive into the role, the team, expectations, and what success means at Flock. This is your chance to really nerd out with someone in your field. 

3. Panel Interview: Meet a couple of our engineers virtually that you would work closely with!

In this role, you’ll receive an hourly rate of $30/hr. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, as well as market indicators. Your recruiter will discuss this in-depth with you during our first chat. 

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 careers@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.