Embedded Software Engineer I

Embedded Software Engineer I

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 creating and integrating devices that connect with our robust cloud using next-gen communication stacks. You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design devices, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement software, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, research, capstone, or personal projects involving embedded or systems software are welcome in place of industry experience.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++, with an understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Proficiency in Linux and comfort working from the command line.
• Exposure to microcontrollers or single-board computers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone) and hardware peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC.
• Foundational understanding of electronics and the ability to read circuit schematics.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity about how hardware and software meet, and eagerness to learn from code review and mentorship.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate on a team.

• Experience with C++ in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar).
• Experience with glibc, musl or bionic.
• Experience in threading, processes and other Linux Systems knowledge. Experience in Asynchronous and Messaging based designs (e.g., protobuf/nanopb).
• Experience in building Linux kernels, device drivers, kernel modules, U-Boot, etc.
• Experience with cross-compilation and build frameworks such as Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android.
• Functional knowledge of security standards and protocols, such as TLS/SSL, OpenSSH, ECDSA/ECDH, AES256, HMAC, SHA256.
• Experience with designing firmware for video pipeline systems, image signal processing, or streaming protocols (RTSP, H.264/H.265) is a strong plus.
• Experience with running AI models on embedded device

• →Work alongside senior engineers to develop and maintain embedded Linux applications, platform frameworks, and board support packages using C/C++.
• →Implement, test, and debug well-scoped features and bug fixes on real hardware, growing toward independent ownership.
• →Support device bring-up and validation with electrical and mechanical engineers.
• →Contribute to features that connect our devices to the cloud, working with software engineers across teams.
• →Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and document your work to Alarm.com's standards.
• →Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.

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.

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

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