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Software Engineer

Tysons, Virginia, United States

Software Engineer – Access Control

Are you ready to start your career in software engineering and contribute to cutting-edge security solutions? Do you want to work with a collaborative team building software that integrates with real-world access control hardware? If so, we invite you to join our Access Control team at Alarm.com!

Our cloud-based access control solution allows businesses to manage access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance through an intuitive platform. With features like multi-site management, swipe to disarm, expiring access, access history reports, and bulk user management, we provide businesses with a comprehensive security solution.

As a Software Engineer on the Access Control team, you'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of technologies, gaining exposure to full-stack development, hardware integration, and cloud-based security solutions. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, learn best practices, and contribute to the future of smarter access control.

Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, implementing, and testing new access control software features.
  • Innovating and improving existing access control solutions.
  • Analyzing functional requirements and product specifications to deliver high-quality software.
  • Assisting with researching, adopting, and integrating new technologies.
  • Taking ownership of projects to ensure their successful completion within deadlines.
  • Collaborating with Quality Assurance to develop a test plan for successful software deployment.
  • Working with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI, and hardware engineers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 0+ years of experience in software development (internship or academic project experience preferred).
  • B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience with object-oriented programming (C# preferred).
  • Familiarity with web development frameworks (Ember.js, Angular, or React is a plus).
  • Understanding of databases and SQL.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Passion for technology and security solutions.

Why Work for Alarm.com?

  • Collaborate with outstanding people – Work with a team of passionate engineers solving real-world security challenges.
  • Make an immediate impact – You’ll contribute to meaningful projects from day one.
  • Work with real stuff – Your code will interact with real-world access control hardware and IoT devices.
  • Be empowered – We encourage initiative and ownership of projects.
  • Work with the latest technologies – Gain experience with C#, .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, and modern front-end frameworks.
  • Focus on fun – We value a strong team culture, with company events, hackathons, and social activities.
  • Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.  Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

Join us in shaping the future of smart access control!

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.

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!

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

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