Director of Embedded Software - Video (Tysons)

Director of Embedded Software – Video

Alarm.com is seeking a Director of Embedded Software – Video to lead our Device Engineering organization’s video embedded software strategy and execution. As a Director, you will oversee multiple teams of Embedded Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable software across our camera and video device portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded video systems combined with executive leadership skills to drive organizational vision, strategy, and long-term technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader who can set technical direction across the organization, build high-performing teams, and collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to ensure successful product delivery at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage embedded video software engineers and managers and overseeing software delivery across camera and video device portfolio
• Define and execute the long-term embedded video software strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap aligned with company objectives
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes
• Manage project leads who work closely with third-party hardware companies to jointly develop embedded video software solutions and ensure seamless integration into the Alarm.com ecosystem
• Oversee collaborative embedded software development efforts with external partners, ensuring project leads have the resources and support needed for successful joint development initiatives
• Drive technical excellence across the organization through standardization, best practices, and scalable development processes
• Build, recruit, and retain top engineering talent while developing succession planning and career growth paths for team members
• Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent embedded video software initiatives
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the embedded video software space

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; M.S. preferred
• Strong technical background with knowledge of C , embedded systems architecture, and modern development practices
• 10 years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility, with a meaningful portion in video, camera, or imaging products
• Experience with camera SoCs, image signal processors, video codecs, pipelines, and streaming protocols; on-device AI/ML for video analytics a plus
• Experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, or embedded Linux distributions
• 5 years of experience leading engineering teams, including experience managing managers or multiple teams
• Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading diverse technical organizations across multiple product lines
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration at senior leadership level
• Strong business acumen with ability to align technical decisions with company strategy and market requirements

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

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.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to ‘Keep It Fun,’ which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com’s technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com’s common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

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COMPANY BENEFITS

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
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