Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer

Alarm.com is looking for a highly motivated self-starter to work in a fast-paced product development environment on our video team! The successful candidate will work with small teams to design, prototype, and develop state-of-the-art camera integration, video streaming, and video analytics solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technical areas. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies and skills. 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. Motivated and creative problem solvers will have opportunities to influence future projects.

Very few medium sized 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.

In this role, You Will

• Mentor/lead junior developers
• Develop back-end and edge computing software for a wide variety of platforms and technologies.
• Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging project goals.
• Take part in the entire project lifecycle, from requirements development to deployment.
• Work with cross functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs at scale.

Essential Skills Required

• Software engineering experience gained from work experience, academic projects, internship experience or independent hacking projects.
• Strong programming skills; C#, Java, and/or object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, principles, and technologies.

Advantageous Skills

• Familiarity with image processing, video processing, and/or computer vision a plus.
• Experience with RTSP/RTP, WebRTC or other video streaming technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform solution for the connected home and business. Millions of people depend on Alarm.com's technology to monitor and control their property from anywhere. Centered on security and remote monitoring, our platform addresses a wide range of market needs and enables application-based control for a growing variety of Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

Our security, video monitoring, intelligent automation and energy management solutions are available through our network of thousands of professional service providers in North America and around the globe. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM.

Alarm.com earned the Top WorkplaceTM award for its employee culture and the meaningful work we do every day to develop and bring to market new technology that will make millions of people safer and help them use energy more efficiently. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our quality standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace within weeks. 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 gain a broad knowledge base across multiple areas of the business.
• Work with latest technologies: As we continue to lead the industry, we require expertise across a broad spectrum of technologies including short and long-range wireless communication, video surveillance, lighting and HVAC automation, web development, and backend application development and hosting.
• 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 an annual corporate retreat.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, a health savings account option with company contribution, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, paid maternity and paternity leave, company paid STD/LTD and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a casual dress work environment.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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