Device Engineer II

Alarm.com, Tysons, Virginia +1

The role

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.

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Device Engineer II

Alarm.com, Tysons, Virginia +1

Posted pay

$88K–$123K

a year

Compared with similar jobs

This base pay is below the median for software engineering jobs in other US places with no level in the job title.

Median: $165K a year
Other jobs in the group: 2,887

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Location: Tysons, Virginia +1
Work type: Not given
Level: Not given
Experience: 2+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
C++
Bash
C
Linux
RTOS
Posted: Oct 2, 2026
Last check: 3 h ago
Job type: Software engineering, Inference & ML systems

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With posted pay: 65%
Median posted base: $121K–$154K

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The role

What you need

Required Qualifications

Self-starter who scopes their own work, follows through, and communicates progress and blockers early.
Strong C++ proficiency for embedded systems, with sound software architecture and design principles.
Solid Linux systems programming (processes, threads, IPC, sockets), including safe concurrent design, and hands-on debugging on a target device with tools such as gdb, strace, or memory analyzers.
2+ years of professional embedded software development on Linux platforms.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with cross-compilation and build frameworks such as Yocto, buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android.
Knowledge of the SDLC, Git, and collaborative code review; able to present coherent designs, code changes, tests, and results.
Python or Bash scripting to automate development and test processes.

Who Thrives Here

You own a problem from first symptom to shipped fix and look for the next one unasked. You are curious about where hardware meets software and comfortable with a datasheet, a kernel log, and a packet capture in the same afternoon, even when some are new to you. You learn from experienced engineers, ask for feedback, and share what you learn. You take pride in reliable code that runs on devices people depend on for their safety.

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.

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.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

Device Engineer II

The role

Device Engineer II

The role

What you will do

What you need

Required Qualifications

Who Thrives Here

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Company benefits

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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