Senior Device Engineer

Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are looking for a talented and passionate embedded software engineer for the Device Engineering team to help us develop the define the future of the Internet-of-Things for residential and commercial properties by developing and improving the camera line of products. You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design devices, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement software, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test embedded software for camera platforms (e.g., ARM, microcontrollers, SoCs). Develop firmware, and hardware abstraction layers to interface with sensors, communication modules, and peripherals. Collaborate with hardware engineers for board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with hardware engineers on camera performance optimization, power management, and hardware driver integration. Optimize software for performance, reliability, and resource usage. Develop and execute unit and integration tests, perform debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and emulators. Document code, technical designs, and development processes. Support production, QA, and field teams in deployment and issue resolution. Assist in defining requirements and participate in design reviews. Work with cloud software teams to design APIs, protocols, and features that enable seamless device-to-cloud connectivity. Partner with product managers and quality engineers to define technical requirements, conduct system testing, and ensure products meet performance and reliability standards. Other duties as assigned Required Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5-10 years of embedded software development experience with Embedded Linux platforms. Professional experience working in C++ and familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX) and bare-metal programming. Experience with embedded systems/platforms, hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, etc.). Knowledge of build systems, firmware upgrade mechanisms, and low-level debugging. Understanding of protocols (Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa etc.) and security. Experience working with source control systems (e.g., Git). Preferred or Bonus Skills: Experience working with camera and home security products. Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers etc. Experience in leading a development of embedded devices. 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. 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 together and collaborating in person. Our 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 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, criminal record, 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 criminal background checks as permitted by law, 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. JR105348 #LI-KM1 The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package. Base Salary Range $150,000—$165,000 USD