Alarm.com Senior Device Engineer at Alarm.com developing embedded software for camera platforms and IoT devices. Collaborates with hardware engineers and cloud teams to optimize device performance and ensure seamless device-to-cloud connectivity.
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 with hardware engineers 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 using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, 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 that enable seamless device-to-cloud connectivity.
Partner with product managers and quality engineers to define technical requirements, conduct system testing, and ensure products meet performance and reliability standards.
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceKnowledge of build systemsUnderstanding of protocols (BluetoothExperience with Linux kernelWHY WORK FOR ALARMCollaborate with outstanding peopleMake an immediate impactGain well rounded experience
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
5-10 years of embedded software development experience with Embedded Linux platforms.
Professional experience working in C++ and familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX) and bare-metal programming.
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
Experience working with camera and home security products.
Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers etc.
Experience in leading a development of embedded devices.
Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?
Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. 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 develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
