Senior Software Engineer

Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer you will work with a team of full-stack developers that work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. Our mandate is broad and includes 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 backend services, websites, and database design that make up our whole ecosystem.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunities to work across a variety of technical areas. Typical projects involve diverse technologies 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. Candidate must be able to communicate well within a team and work independently on self-directed tasks.

Alarm.com offers a collaborative, people-first culture where you can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a broad spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

What’s In It For You

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We have a strong focus on teamwork and a collaborative environment that enables our teams to excel.
• Make an immediate impact: You will be empowered to take on real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace.
• Work with the latest technologies: Exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS tech. Tech stack includes .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, Node.js, and native iOS/Android applications.
• Be Empowered: We value ownership and reducing micro-management; bring your experience to make products best in class.
• Focus on fun: Strong team culture with events and activities, including holidays and social gatherings.
• In-office collaboration: Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

What Can You Do for Alarm.com?

• Develop full stack software for a wide variety of platforms and technologies.
• Participate in the entire project lifecycle, from requirements development to deployment, with cross-team collaboration.
• Engage in researching, evaluating, and applying new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging goals.
• Exercise good judgment: know when to move quickly and when to build robust solutions.
• Bring your ideas: collaborate on product development, not just build to a spec.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

We are seeking someone who has:

• 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

Nice to Have (but not required)

• Experience with or understanding of firmware and electrical engineering
• Experience with high-availability, high-throughput services
• Experience with external facing APIs and/or third-party platform integrations
• Familiarity with distributed event streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
• Experience with JavaScript development using an established JS framework, such as Ember

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 have real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace.
• Gain well rounded experience: A diverse environment where you work with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: A culture with events and activities.
• Office presence: Alarm.com values working together in person; employees work from the office 4 days a week.

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 daily. We’re innovating in AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We seek people passionate about creating change through technology and making a lasting impact.

Company Benefits

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits including subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, 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 code are part of our total rewards package.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies and describes you for HR and recruitment purposes, including name, contact details, employment and educational history, and other required data. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain personal data for recruitment and compliance purposes.

Notice To Third Party Agencies: Alarm.com is not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. If we receive a resume from a third-party recruiter without a signed agreement, we may pursue and hire that candidate without financial obligation. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to View email address on click.appcast.io.