Job Application for Senior Multimedia Firmware Engineer at Alarm.com

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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 video embedded software engineer for the Device Engineering team to help us define the future of intelligent video surveillance and security by creating and integrating camera devices that connect with our robust cloud using advanced streaming technologies and multimedia processing. You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design video camera systems, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement multimedia software stacks, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
7 years of embedded software development experience with Linux platforms
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming
Experience with multimedia frameworks and libraries (GStreamer, FFmpeg, DirectX, or OpenGL)
Knowledge of video codecs (H.264, VP8/VP9), audio codecs (G711, G722), and streaming protocols
Hands-on experience with camera pipelines, ISP integration, and video/audio processing algorithms
Experience with embedded Linux or Android systems and Git version control

Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded software for Linux-based video camera devices with focus on SoC integration and hardware optimization
Integrate video System-on-Chip components including camera sensors, ISPs, and hardware encoders to optimize the complete streaming pipeline
Implement and optimize streaming protocols, codecs, and real-time video processing for reliable cloud transmission
Collaborate with hardware engineers on camera performance optimization, power management, and hardware driver integration
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

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.
Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.

COMPANY INFO

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.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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