[Remote] Software Engineering Manager, Aviation

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flock is committed to building technology that enhances public safety and privacy. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Aviation team, which focuses on developing remotely piloted aircraft and ground systems for public safety customers. The role requires strong technical leadership and effective communication skills to manage a fully remote team.

Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the Aviation team’s mission and the Flock Aerodome product
• Establish 1:1’s with team members to understand individual strengths, challenges, and career goals
• Learn existing processes, ceremonies, tools, and team agreements for delivering code and projects
• Build working knowledge of current projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Identify bottlenecks in processes, communication, or execution that impact delivery or team effectiveness
• Develop strong collaboration habits with Product Managers to understand specifications, clarify requirements, and align on expectations
• Submit a clear proposal of identified bottlenecks with recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Engineering to prioritize these bottlenecks and define an action plan
• Establish 90-day plans with direct reports, setting clear expectations for growth and performance
• Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional partners to build alignment and trust
• Ensure ongoing project tracking and reporting to provide visibility on progress, risks, and dependencies
• Execute and resolve prioritized bottlenecks, improving efficiency, communication, or delivery pipelines
• Ensure the team consistently meets project milestones and timelines
• Implement measurable process improvements that enhance code quality, review standards, and team collaboration
• Drive strong partnership with Product Managers, ensuring seamless handoff from requirements to delivery
• Establish clear, trackable goals for the team and for individual engineers
• Continue to build an engaged and motivated team culture, encouraging ownership and accountability

Skills

• Passionate about building software, with a desire to keep learning and improving
• Proven leadership skills, with confidence in leading and supporting engineers to reach their full potential
• Skilled in people management: coaching direct reports, driving performance, and fostering career growth
• Experienced in project management: leading initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring milestones and timelines are met
• Technically engaged: able to conduct thorough code reviews, set high engineering standards, and hold meaningful technical discussions with the team
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript with ReactJS
• Strong proficiency in Golang
• Strong collaboration with Product Management: reviewing specifications, clarifying requirements, and aligning on priorities through agile processes and ceremonies
• Motivated by tackling ambiguous problems, creating structure, and driving solutions
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment and influence the growth of a young company
• Ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification as a condition of employment
• Must meet all FBI CJIS Security Policy requirements, including a fingerprint-based background check

Benefits

• Stock options
• 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 2024, Flock will provide a $ 50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.
• Mental Health: All employees receive an annual subscription to Headspace.
• 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 three ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.
• 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, Grammarly and so much more.
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.

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