Job Description
Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things.
Key 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
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.
- Professional experience working in 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).
- Experience working with camera and home security products.
- Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers etc.
- Experience in leading a development of embedded devices.
- Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
Benefits & Perks
- Collaborate with outstanding people : We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
- Make an immediate impact : New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
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