Senior Device Engineer

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

Required Skills

• 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.
• Experience with embedded systems/platforms, hardware interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, etc.).
• 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 or Bonus Skills

• Experience working with camera and home security products.
• Experience with Linux kernel, device drivers etc.
• Experience in leading a development of embedded devices.

Additional information

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.

Company Info

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we're innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We're seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.

Company Benefits

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!