Software Rotation Program Associate

Alarm.com•Tysons, VA

5d•$105,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alarm.com Software Rotation Program is a structured, cohort-based, three-year experience for early-career engineers. Participants complete multiple technical and customer-focused rotations, taking genuine ownership as embedded team members, and then transition into a Software Engineer role. The program emphasizes developing deep technical expertise across strategic product areas and understanding Alarm.com customers and the real-world impact of engineering decisions. Participants contribute from day one, working on customer-facing projects and considering usability, reliability, and end-user outcomes alongside technical correctness. Cohort members begin employment together on a unified start date to support consistent onboarding and development. Travel may be required to meet rotation requirements, including temporary relocation; housing is provided. The role offers a dedicated mentor and rotation manager, regular one-on-ones and performance feedback, presentation coaching, executive exposure, and a structured path to a Software Engineer position. The position is based in an in-person collaborative environment, with employees working from the office four days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Zero or more years of professional software development experience; internship experience counts.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, thoughtful, well-tested code.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a tenacious, self-directed work style.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to varied audiences.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Passion for building high-quality consumer technology products.
Genuine curiosity about AI, IoT, and the intersection of software and hardware.
Ability and interest in understanding how work affects real people, including willingness to engage with product feedback, customer context, and end-user outcomes.
Availability to begin full-time employment on June 14, 2027, the designated cohort start date.
Ability to travel as needed to meet rotation requirements and temporarily relocate; housing is provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework in machine learning, computer vision, or AI-adjacent domains.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, or platform engineering.
Relevant software engineering, applied AI, platform/infrastructure, or related technical internship experience; hands-on industry experience aligned with the rotation tracks is strongly preferred.
Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal or academic project portfolio.
Experience working on or directly adjacent to customer-facing features, products, or support, including roles where understanding the end user was part of the work.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test new software features with full engineering ownership.
Contribute to innovation and improvements to existing products and systems.
Analyze functional requirements and translate product specifications into quality software.
Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies relevant to each rotation area.
Take ownership of assigned projects and drive them to completion on schedule.
Collaborate with QA, product, and cross-functional engineering teams on testing and deployment.
Deliver end-of-rotation presentations to leadership demonstrating technical growth and business impact.
Engage with customer-facing product areas to develop a deep understanding of end-user needs and how engineering decisions shape customer experiences.
Apply a customer-first perspective when designing and evaluating solutions, considering usability, reliability, and real-world impact alongside technical correctness.
Participate in customer feedback reviews, product discussions, and cross-functional sessions connecting engineering work to the people it serves.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plans with company subsidies.
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
401(k) with an 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.
Dedicated mentor and rotation manager.
Regular one-on-ones, mid-rotation check-ins, and structured performance feedback.
Presentation skills coaching and executive exposure opportunities.
Networking with Engineering Directors and senior leadership.
Structured path to a Software Engineer position.
Base salary of $105,000–$110,000 and annual bonus of $5,000.
Merit increases eligible under standard company guidelines.