Director- Device Engineering

Alarm.com • Tysons, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Alarm.com is seeking a Director of Embedded Software to lead our Device Engineering organization's 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 entire device portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded 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.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; M.S. preferred
• Strong technical background with knowledge of C/C++, embedded systems architecture, and modern development practices
• 10+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility
• Experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple embedded software engineering teams and managers, overseeing software delivery across the complete device portfolio
• Define and execute the long-term embedded 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 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 software initiatives
• Champion innovation and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the embedded software space
• Other duties as assigned

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees