Software Engineer II

Alarm.com • Needham, MA

5d

About The Position

Building36, a subsidiary of Alarm.com, is seeking a Software Engineer to join its engineering team. The company develops smart home and commercial technology across areas including wireless communications, video analysis, home automation, web and mobile applications, and large-scale databases. The role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively across software, wireless, and hardware/device technologies to develop consumer products.

The Software Engineer designs, develops, implements, and tests full-stack software features; improves existing products and platforms; analyzes requirements and specifications; and researches and integrates technologies. The role includes taking ownership of projects, coordinating with Quality Assurance on test plans, and working with Product Management, Device Engineering, and Quality Engineering.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar engineering program, with strong academic performance.
• At least 2 years of professional software development experience.
• Self-starter, analytical, and tenacious problem solver.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail, with a focus on robustness, scalability, and quality of deliverables.
• Proven team experience and comfort working in a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for technology and creating high-quality consumer technology products.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications using Microsoft .NET technologies, C#, and SQL Server.
• Familiarity with web and mobile application development.
• Experience with wireless communication technologies such as GSM, RF, Z-Wave, Zigbee, or Bluetooth.
• Experience with IoT devices and cloud-based development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and test new software features across the full stack.
• Innovate and improve existing products and platforms.
• Analyze functional requirements and product specifications.
• Research, adopt, and integrate new technologies.
• Take ownership of projects and ensure successful completion by deadlines.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to develop test plans for successful deployment of updates.
• Work cross-functionally with Product Management, Device Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plans with company subsidies.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation that increases with tenure.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness time.
• Paid maternity and bonding leave.
• Company-paid disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Collaborative and casual work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level