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Alarm.com

Senior Device Engineer

Alarm.com, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Overview

Alarm.com is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are looking for a talented and passionate embedded software engineer for the Device Engineering team to help us define the future of the Internet-of-Things for residential and commercial properties by developing and improving the camera line of products. You will work with a team of engineers across diverse backgrounds to design devices, build hardware, and collaborate in an agile environment.

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 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 with test instruments 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 enabling device-to-cloud connectivity. Partner with product managers and quality engineers to define technical requirements and ensure product performance and reliability. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5-15 years of embedded software development experience with Embedded Linux platforms. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX) and bare-metal programming. Experience with embedded systems/platforms and 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).

Preferred or Bonus Skills

Experience working with camera and home security products. Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers, etc. Experience in leading development of embedded devices.

Why Work for Alarm.com?

Collaborate with outstanding people who strive for high standards and excellence. Make an immediate impact with real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. Gain well-rounded experience by working across multiple areas of the business. Focus on a strong team culture with engaging events and activities. Alarm.com values in-person collaboration; employees typically work from the office 4 days a week.

Company Info

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. We serve millions of home and business owners and continuously innovate in AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We are seeking those who want to make a lasting impact through technology.

Equal Opportunity

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any protected characteristic and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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