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Manager - Software Engineering

Alarm.com
Redwood City, California
Full Time
Posted January 21, 2026
$160k - $190k
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Job Description

A Software Engineering Manager responsible for leading a team of back-end developers working on server-side components of smart home security systems, overseeing project delivery across diverse technologies, and ensuring system reliability and uptime in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of back-end developers working on server-side aspects of smart home security.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of projects across diverse technical areas, including backend services, websites, and database design.
  • Provide technical mentorship to team members and set project timelines.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple offices to ensure project success.
  • Manage projects involving various technologies using Agile development methods.
  • Ensure system reliability and uptime for software and hardware integrations.
  • Design and develop scalable service-oriented architectures and backend systems.
  • Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

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
  • 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

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and benefits including 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

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