Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Site Reliability Engineering Intern role stands out because it sits at a common SaaS inflection point: keeping a production platform dependable as usage scales, while also supporting a large, distributed footprint. The listing signals a software-led service with real-world device connectivity, making reliability work less abstract than in purely cloud-native products and more tied to observable outcomes like uptime, telemetry quality, and fleet health.
For a SaaS career path, SRE internships tend to compound quickly because they expose candidates to the operating system of modern subscription businesses: infrastructure as code, monitoring, incident response patterns, and the feedback loops between engineering and operations. Building automation and dashboards also develops a practical understanding of how product changes translate into system behavior, a transferable skill set across B2B SaaS, consumer SaaS, and platform teams.
This role is best suited to early-career engineers who prefer structured problem solving and evidence-driven debugging, and who enjoy switching between code, systems, and data. It will particularly fit candidates who want hands-on ownership of reliability tooling rather than purely observational support work, and who are comfortable learning across Linux, programming languages, and databases in one internship scope.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
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.
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 Site Reliability Engineering Intern to join the team Device SRE team responsible for the heartbeat of our fleet. Our devices are deployed in the real world—often in remote or harsh environments—and it’s the SRE team’s mission to ensure they stay connected, healthy, and performant.
In this role, you won’t just be watching monitors; you’ll be in the trenches with experienced engineers, building the automation and observability tools that keep our infrastructure scaling. From developing "infrastructure as code" to building real-time health dashboards, you will play a critical role in ensuring our technology is always ready to help solve crimes and protect communities. If you love the intersection of software, systems, and data-driven reliability, come help us build a more resilient fleet.
The Skillset
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.
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
