Alarm.com

Senior Software Engineer

Alarm.com$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 5 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in C++ and Java
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong quality ethic with a test-first attitude
  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered development tools

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain software with significant architectural changes and high-complexity features.
  • Lead development projects with minimal oversight and ensure timely delivery.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Interface with departments and customers to acquire information for complex use cases.
  • Mentor other developers on coding practices and technical questions.
  • Drive technical discussions and influence decisions about tools and methodologies.
  • Conduct peer reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
  • Participate in Agile processes to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

Benefits

  • Eligible to purchase company stock at a discounted rate
  • Collaborative and creative culture that encourages idea sharing
  • Casual dress code (Jeans welcome)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting day 1
  • Up to $5,000 annual 401k company match
  • Company-paid short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 15 days of paid vacation, increasing after 3 years
  • 7 paid sick/wellness days per year
  • 9 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule eligibility
  • Educational Assistance Program for non-degree support and degrees
  • Free Alarm.com system for employee homes
Full Job Description
Job Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the Apex Server application using a combination of technical proficiencies, organizational aptitude and interpersonal skills, as well as learning and progressing with the evolving technology.

Role and Responsibilities
  • Independently design, develop, and maintain software, including major architectural changes, high-complexity feature additions, performance enhancements, and bug fixes for critical problems.
  • Lead significant development projects with minimal oversight. This includes scoping, designing, prioritizing, and collaborating as necessary to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
  • Collaborate with Product Management, stakeholders, and senior team members to design and deliver high-quality software solutions.
  • Interface with various departments and sometimes customers to acquire critical information and address complex use cases.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to other developers (primarily Software Engineers and Software Engineer IIs) as needed when they have questions about coding practices, algorithms, processes, etc.
  • Drive technical discussions across teams and departments, advocating for and influencing decisions related to tools, frameworks, architectural standards, and methodologies.
  • Ensure high-quality code by conducting peer reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and promoting maintainable, scalable solutions.
  • Proactively analyze input requirements from multiple sources (technical and non-technical) to deliver robust solutions that address broader organizational needs.
  • Participate actively in Agile processes to identify bottlenecks and improve workflows.
  • Exhibit strong follow-through by consistently delivering tasks to completion, ensuring feature success through testing, monitoring, deployment verification, and collaboration as needed.
  • Demonstrate solid technical communication skills across various mediums (code reviews, design docs, emails, meetings, Jira, etc.), clearly articulating ideas and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based assistants, etc.) to accelerate design, coding, code review, debugging, and documentation tasks - consistently looking for opportunities to increase personal and team throughput without sacrificing quality.
  • Other duties as assigned.

The Tech Stack
  • C++, Java, Spring, Git, GitHub, IntelliJ, Copilot

Qualifications (required)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in C++ and Java
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and development practices
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and practices
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong quality ethic and test-first attitude
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Hands-on experience using AI-powered development tools to meaningfully accelerate day-to-day software engineering tasks

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.

The Perks!
  • Employees are eligible to purchase company stock at a discounted rate
  • Collaborative, fun, creative culture where idea sharing is encouraged
  • Casual dress (Jeans are welcome!)
  • Medical, dental, vision & prescription benefits starting day 1! Generous medical plan subsidy and health savings account option with company contribution helps keep your costs low.
  • Up to $5,000 annual company match for 401k
  • Company paid short-term/long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • 15 Days of Paid Vacation accrued per year (increases after year 3)
  • 7 Paid Sick/Wellness days per year
  • 9 Paid Holidays per year
  • This position is eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule
  • Educational Assistance Program covering non-degree support, undergraduate and graduate degrees
  • Employee Equipment Program - Free Alarm.com system for your home!

The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$120,000-$145,000 USD

About Alarm.com

Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. provides a cloud-based software platform for the smart homes and businesses. The Company offers interactive security, video monitoring, intelligent automation, and energy management solutions. Its platform is used in residential and commercial properties. The Company's platform integrates with a range of devices and systems across its customers' properties, including security systems, video cameras, thermostats, appliances, and lighting. Its security, video monitoring, and energy management solutions are available through a network of authorized and licensed service providers. The Company's services are delivered through its cloud-based software platform and are accessible through applications for mobile devices.
Learn more about Alarm.com
Size
1,500 employees
Market Cap
$2.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$77.8 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+23.5%
Revenue
$618 million
NASDAQ

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