Senior Software Engineer

Alarm.com

Tysons, Virginia

Full Time

Posted March 18, 2026

$113k - $148k

Power Generation

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Job Description

PointCentral, a subsidiary of Alarm.com, empowers property managers and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop full-stack software solutions across a variety of platforms and technologies.
Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging problems.
Take part in the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
Work hard and be flexible: we have quick development cycles, evolving requirements, and lots of cross-team collaboration.
Exercise good judgment. Know when to work quickly, and when to build a robust solution.
Contribute to a culture of innovation by bringing new ideas and technical improvements to the table.
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience
6+ years of professional software development experience
Strong object-oriented programming skills (C# is a plus)
Experience with SQL databases, both in terms of schema + application development, as well as optimizations and database performance analysis (analyzing query plans, finding and introducing indexes, DB table design best practices)
Experience with creating and maintaining unit tests
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and messaging technologies (Kafka is a plus)
Experience with various monitoring tools (Wavefront, DataDog, Prometehus)
Proficiency in developing high-availability, high-throughput services
Experience with external facing APIs and/or third-party platform integrations
Experience in SQL database monitoring and management.
Experience with JavaScript development using an established JS framework, React is a plus.
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.
Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .
Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.