As a Software Engineer at Alarm.com, you will work with a small team of full-stack developers who work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. Our mandate is broad and includes (and is not limited to) processing security events, provisioning equipment, monitoring station signaling, testing automation, and integrating a wide and diverse set of devices with the Alarm.com connected ecosystem. Our software development includes working on backend services, websites, and database design that make up our whole ecosystem.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technical areas. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies and skills, and require close collaboration with device engineers, business partners, and other engineering teams. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes. Candidates must communicate well within a team environment and work independently on self-directed tasks.

Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a small, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across an interesting spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Collaborate with outstanding people: We have a strong focus on teamwork, and we work to create a collaborative and welcoming environment that enables our teams to excel. Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team! Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, Node.js, as well as native iOS and Android applications. Be Empowered: We don’t want to micro-manage you. We barely want to tell you what to do. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products the best in class. Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events. Alarm.com values working tougher and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

Responsibilities 

Develop full-stack software for a wide variety of platforms and technologies. Take part in the entire project life cycle, from requirements development to deployment with lots of cross-team collaboration. Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging project goals. Exercise good judgment. Know when to work quickly, and when to build a robust solution. Bring your ideas! We want our engineers to collaborate on product development, not blindly build to a spec. Other duties as assigned. 

Required Experience

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience 5+ years of professional software development experience Experience leading and mentoring other engineers Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus Experience with database design and development Experience with creating and maintaining unit tests Familiarity with networking concepts such as sockets, tcp, udp, and ports.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with high-availability, high-throughput services Experience with external facing APIs and/or third-party platform integrations Familiarity with distributed event streaming platforms, such as Kafka Experience with JavaScript development using an established JS framework, such as Ember

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team! Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business. Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events..

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.  We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, and demographic information.  We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

 

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