SimpliSafe

Software Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Home Security, BiotechnologyIndustries

Software Engineer - Device Connectivity

Position Overview

SimpliSafe is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Device Connectivity team. This team plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining highly performant and reliable edge services that enable our devices to communicate with the rest of our cloud ecosystem. These services are not only critical but also indispensable in keeping our customers' homes secure.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to solutions from their inception through to production - from design, development, testing, and deployment.
  • Use the best tools for the job, creating the right-sized, tested, and reliable services to meet the needs of customers and co-workers.
  • Work on microservices which are:
    • Small and independent
    • Easy to learn, change, and extend
  • Collaborate and coordinate with various engineering teams within the platform.
  • Serve as a technical contributor on the team, participating in design discussions/decisions and code reviews.
  • Serve in an on-call rotation as a first responder for software owned by your team.

Requirements

  • Collaborative team player with industry experience (1-2 years) writing backend services at scale using C++, Go, and Python.
  • Embrace the opportunity to work in a polyglot development environment, where you can leverage various cutting-edge technologies to build robust solutions.
  • Collaborative mindset and a passion for technology and learning. Enjoys mentoring teammates and helping everyone perform better.

Nice to Have

  • Working knowledge of web services technologies such as TCP, REST, Protobuf, and JSON, as these form the backbone of our services.
  • Experience with cloud technology (AWS preferred) and designing solutions that leverage its unique advantages.
  • Experience with the latest and most in-demand technologies, concepts, and approaches, including DevOps, Microservices, IoT, Security, and more.
  • Practitioner of lean or agile software development principles and practices, understanding and advocating the importance of test automation, continuous delivery, continuous improvement, and value delivery.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, and such).
  • Sound knowledge of working with one or more of the following data handling technologies (SQL, AWS IoT, Redis, Amazon SQS, Elasticsearch, Kafka).
  • Comfortable with the CLI and shell scripting.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS).

About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here. We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

Why are we hiring?

Well, we’re growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

What Values You’ll Share

  • Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
  • Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
  • No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
  • One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach.

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Skills

microservices
edge services
cloud ecosystem
design
development
testing
deployment
collaboration
innovation

SimpliSafe

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all of which can be customized to meet individual needs. The company stands out with features like wireless installation and visual alarm verification, which can lead to faster police response times. SimpliSafe's goal is to provide easy-to-install security solutions with professional monitoring for residential and small business clients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$182.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.
Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.
Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.
401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.
Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.
Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

Risks

Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
Privacy concerns over AI and live monitoring may deter potential customers.

Differentiation

SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
Their wireless installation and long battery life set them apart from competitors.
Visual alarm verification leads to faster police response times, enhancing security effectiveness.

Upsides

AI integration enhances proactive threat detection and response in SimpliSafe's systems.
Growing demand for outdoor security solutions aligns with SimpliSafe's new product offerings.
DIY security system trend supports SimpliSafe's easy-to-install product design.

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