Director- Device Engineering at Alarm.com

Tysons, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

IoT, SecurityIndustries

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; M.S. preferred
Strong technical background with knowledge of C/C++, embedded systems architecture, and modern development practices
10+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility
Experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, and embedded Linux distributions
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including experience managing managers or multiple teams
Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading diverse technical organizations across multiple product lines
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaboration at senior leadership level
Strong business acumen with ability to align technical decisions with company strategy and market requirements

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple embedded software engineering teams and managers, overseeing software delivery across the complete device portfolio
Define and execute the long-term embedded software strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap aligned with company objectives
Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes
Manage project leads who work closely with third-party hardware companies to jointly develop embedded software solutions and ensure seamless integration into the Alarm.com ecosystem
Oversee collaborative embedded software development efforts with external partners, ensuring project leads have the resources and support needed for successful joint development initiatives
Drive technical excellence across the organization through standardization, best practices, and scalable development processes
Build, recruit, and retain top engineering talent while developing succession planning and career growth paths for team members
Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent embedded software initiatives
Champion innovation and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the embedded software space
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Embedded SystemsEmbedded SoftwareSoftware ArchitectureTechnology RoadmapTeam LeadershipProject ManagementHardware IntegrationScalable SoftwareBudget PlanningRecruiting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Director of Device Engineering role?

The role requires 10+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility, including 5+ years leading engineering teams and managing managers or multiple teams.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Candidates need a strong technical background in C/C++, embedded systems architecture, modern development practices, and experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, and embedded Linux distributions.

What education is required for the Director of Device Engineering role?

A B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required, with an M.S. preferred.

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Alarm.com

Integrated smart security solutions for businesses

About Alarm.com

Alarm.com offers smart security solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, integrating security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into one app. This allows businesses to efficiently monitor and control their premises, benefiting from features like video monitoring and energy-saving smart thermostats. The company partners with authorized service providers to sell and install their systems, which come with low upfront costs and ongoing service fees. Alarm.com aims to provide comprehensive security management that helps businesses operate more effectively.

Tysons, VirginiaHeadquarters

2000Year Founded

$158.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Energy, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees