Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer you will work with a small team of full-stack developers that work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. Our mandate is very broad and includes but not limited to processing security events, provisioning equipment, monitoring station signaling, testing-automation and integrating a wide and diverse set of devices with the Alarm.com connected ecosystem. Our software development includes working on backend services, websites, and database design that make-up our whole ecosystem.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technical areas. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies and skills, and require close collaboration with device engineers, business partners, and other engineering teams. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes. Candidate must be able to communicate well within a team environment and work independently on self-directed tasks.

Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a small, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a very interesting spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We have a strong focus on teamwork, and we work to create a collaborative and welcoming environment that enables our teams to excel.
• Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
• Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, Node.js, as well as native iOS and Android applications.
• Be Empowered: We don’t want to micro-manage you. We barely want to tell you what to do. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products best in class.
• 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.

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR ALARM.COM?

• Develop full stack software for a wide variety of platforms and technologies.
• Take part in the entire project life cycle, from requirements development to deployment with lots of cross-team collaboration.
• Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging project goals.
• Exercise good judgment. Know when to work quickly, and when to build a robust solution.
• Bring your ideas! We want our engineers to collaborate on product development, not blindly build to a spec.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

We are seeking someone who has: 

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience leading and mentoring other engineers
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus
• Experience with database design and development

We would love if you have some of the below (but it is fine if you don’t): 

• Experience working with high-availability, high-throughput services
• Experience with external facing APIs and/or third-party platform integrations
• Familiarity with distributed event streaming platforms, such as Kafka
• Experience with JavaScript development using an established JS framework, such as Ember

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• 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 eve