Manager - Software Engineering

Alarm.com • Redwood City, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead and manage a team of back-end developers that work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. Our mandate is very broad and includes but not limited to processing security events, monitoring station signaling, testing-automation and integrating a wide and diverse set of devices with the Alarm.com connected ecosystem. This role works in domains with a strong focus on reliability and uptime. Our software development includes working on backend services, websites, and database design that make-up our whole ecosystem.
You will have the opportunity to manage projects that span a variety of technical areas while also managing a team of 5-7 software engineers, provide technical mentorship to the developers on your team, deliver projects, set project timelines, and generate work for your team. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to work across various technical areas using the latest technologies while using Agile development methods. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes. You will be collaborating with stake holders across multiple offices, strong communication skills a must.
Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a small, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a very interesting spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. You will be able to learn something new and impart your knowledge across the team.
Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
Work with real stuff: You will write code that interacts with the physical world. You’ll be able to see your work in action with the numerous IoT devices we work with every day.
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.
Be Empowered: We don’t want to micro-manage you. We barely want to tell you what to do. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products best in class.
Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, and Kubernetes
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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years of professional experience managing and mentoring a team of developers
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus
• Experience with database design and development
• Knowledge of networking concepts, principles, and technologies
• Experience working with physical systems
• Experience developing scalable service-oriented architectures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and non-engineers alike.
• Experience hiring, developing and managing a diverse and talented team of engineers
• Proven track record delivering large scale, cross-functional projects on time and in a high-quality manner, exploring technical feasibility and prioritization tradeoffs as well as process improvements along the way.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5-7 software engineers
• Provide technical mentorship to the developers on your team
• Deliver projects
• Set project timelines
• Generate work for your team

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees