Principal Software Engineer 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

Smart Home, IoT, Security TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience
15+ years of professional software development experience
Experience leading and/or mentoring other engineers with a proven track record of developing people and solutions that are reusable by other engineers
Proven expertise in object-oriented programming skills; C# and .NET experience is a plus
Ability to select new frameworks and architecture designs, educate other teams about them and effect their buy-in
Significant database design, performance, and development experience
Superior analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude
Ability to perform across teams
Independent thinker and problem solver
Understanding of UI tech stacks, needs and limitations

Responsibilities

Mentor groups of junior, senior, lead, and staff engineers
Help build and cultivate innovation by driving cross-collaboration and execution of projects across multiple teams and knowledge domains
Develop full stack software for a wide variety of platforms and technologies
Provide technical thought leadership in designs and major software components, systems, and features and effect their buy-in
Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging problems and optimize engineering solutions
Work closely with product owners and business stakeholders to execute strategies and define roadmaps
Work hard and be flexible: quick development cycles, evolving requirements, and lots of cross-team collaboration
Be an expert on system architecture, functionality, and data flows as well as operations processes and tools
Supervise and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects
Exercise good judgment: know when to work quickly, when to build a robust solution, and when building a new solution is not required; consider many use cases when developing
Bring ideas and collaborate on product development, not blindly build to a spec
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Software Engineering

Mentoring

Project Ownership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Smart Home Technology

Video Analytics

Large Scale Data Processing

Research

Development

Design

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

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Educational Assistance Program

Company Equity

Risks

DIY home security systems could impact Alarm.com's market share.

Standalone security devices may attract customers away from ongoing service fees.

False alarms in security systems could affect customer satisfaction and retention.

Differentiation

Alarm.com integrates security, lighting, and energy management into a single app.

Their AI Deterrence technology offers advanced security features for tech-savvy customers.

They provide a cost-effective solution with low upfront costs and recurring service fees.

Upsides

The DIY home security market is projected to grow significantly by 2028.

32% of US households have a paid security service, offering market expansion opportunities.

Increased adoption of bundled services can boost customer acquisition and retention.

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