Senior Device Engineer

Alarm.Com • Tysons, VA

92d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5-15 years of embedded software development experience with Embedded Linux platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C/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).

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with camera and home security products.
• Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers etc.
• Experience in leading a development of embedded devices.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options.
• HSA with generous company contribution.
• 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.
• Casual dress work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree