Senior Device Engineer (Gateway)

Posted 12/16/2025 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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 including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras.  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.   Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. 4+ years of experience with embedded software development with Linux platforms. Experience with board support packages, Linux kernel and drivers, and hardware bring-up. Experience with C/C++ coding following scalable and efficient software architecture and design principles. Familiarity with hardware peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, etc. Experience with cross-compilation and development frameworks in platforms and environments such as Yocto, buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android. Understanding of electronics and ability to read circuit schematics. Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Knowledge of version control systems such as Git. Responsibilities: Work with other engineers to develop board support packages, platform frameworks, and embedded Linux applications using C/C++. Work with electrical and mechanical engineers to design and manufacture embedded Linux devices. Work with software engineers to design and implement features that interact with the cloud. Work with product managers and quality engineers to ensure the products meet  Alarm.com 's standards. Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.   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. Focus on fun :  Alarm.com  places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events. 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.  For more information, please visit  www.alarm.com . Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.  We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.  By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.  

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