Senior Software Engineer

Join Alarm.com as a Senior Software Engineer and pioneer the next generation of smart home technology for both residential and commercial security!

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work with a small team of full-stack developers that work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. You’ll collaborate with our Product Management and Business teams to drive technical discovery, design, and implementation of large-scale applications, products, and platforms.

Our software development includes working on backend services, websites, and database design that make-up our whole ecosystem. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes. Candidate must be able to communicate well within a team environment and work independently on self-directed tasks.

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ALARM.COM?

  • 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

WHAT DO 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

We would love if you have some of the below (but it is fine if you don’t): 

  • 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 experienceAlarm.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 funAlarm.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

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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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