Job Description
Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things.
Key Responsibilities
- Own product-level architecture and technical direction for embedded C/C++ software across multiple concurrent projects, driving consensus on complex trade-offs and defining team engineering standards.
- Lead cross-functional project delivery — coordinating with QE, SE, PM, and external partners, holding the team accountable to deadlines, and escalating technical risks to resolution.
- Develop, test, and debug embedded software on Linux-based platforms for devices including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras.
- Integrate and validate embedded connectivity stacks including cellular (LTE, Cat-M, 5G), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter with the Alarm.com cloud platform.
- Integrate on-device sensors into the embedded software stack, translating sensor data into reliable, responsive user-facing features on the Alarm.com platform.
- Mentor senior and junior engineers, define team processes, and drive adoption of modern development practices including AI-assisted tooling.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of embedded software development with strong C/C++ proficiency on Linux-based platforms.
- Deep expertise in Linux platform build toolchains (Yocto, buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android AOSP), including cross-compilation, kernel configuration, and BSP development.
- Experience with embedded connectivity technologies such as cellular (LTE, Cat-M, 5G), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and IoT protocols including Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter.
- Demonstrated ability to lead product-level architecture decisions, decompose complex system problems, and coordinate multi-project technical delivery.
- Strong communication skills with experience explaining technical trade-offs to stakeholders and mentoring engineers across experience levels.
Benefits & Perks
- 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. This requirement is subject to accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of supplemental health and dental plan options, a Health Spending Account (HSA) with generous company contribution, an RRSP with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and parental leave in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 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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