Job Title: Volunteer Echo Software Engineer

Company Name: Watch Duty

Job Details: RemoteVolunteer

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/et096lo66y7xybnh

Job Description: Posted 6d agoVolunteer Echo Software Engineer@ Watch DutyView All JobsWebsiteUnited StatesRemoteVolunteerResponsibilities:build hardware, expand software, deploy unitsRequirements Summary:Volunteer software/hardware engineer with 5+ years, 20+ hours/month, strong communication.Technical Tools Mentioned:Git, CI/CD, Java, C++, Python
Watch Duty is a non-partisan, non-profit, and non-government organization focused on disseminating public-safety information in real time from verified sources. Our mission is to publish only the facts that provide true situational awareness in case of emergency. We are always looking for passionate individuals—both volunteers and professionals—to help us build our platform and expand our reach to keep communities safe. What is Watch Duty’s Echo?Watch Duty’s Echo Project is our custom hardware and software platform that uses Software Defined Radios (SDRs) to collect and stream live radio traffic to our contributors and reporters monitoring incidents across our coverage area.  Echos are deployed to “fill the gaps” where there are no publicly available feeds and run custom decoders that allow decoding of dispatches and alerting on new or growing incidents. Echo VolunteerWe are looking for volunteers to support building hardware, expanding software functionality, and deploying units to new sites. We use Github and CI/CD for development workflows across a series of open source and private repos. All feature development will be peer-reviewed and product tested before merge. We are looking for longer term and deeper volunteer engagements. Please only apply if you can commit time and energy to this project.  Requirements5+ years of software engineering OR hardware engineering experience20+ hours commitment per monthSolid interpersonal and communication skillsNice to HaveComfortable with git and CI/CD workflowsProficiency in one or more modern programming language (Java, C++, Python, etc)Hands on amateur radio / HAM or commercial radio experienceBackground with Radio Frequency (RF) signals processingEqual Opportunity EmployerWatch Duty is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.