Software Engineering Manager

# Software Engineering Manager

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will work and manage a team of full-stack developers that work on all server-side aspects of smart home security. Our mandate is very broad and includes but not limited to:

• Processing security events
• Provisioning equipment
• Monitoring station signaling
• Testing-automation
• Integrating a wide and diverse set of devices with the Alarm.com connected ecosystem

Our software development includes working on backend services, websites, and database design that make-up our whole ecosystem.

You will have the opportunity to manage projects that span a variety of technical areas while also managing a team of 5-7 software engineers, provide technical mentorship to the developers on your team, deliver projects, set project timelines, and generate work for your team. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies. Youll have the opportunity to work across various technical areas using the latest technologies while using Agile development methods. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes.

Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a small, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a very interesting spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

## WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. You will be able to learn something new and impart your knowledge across the team.
• Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
• Work with real stuff: You will write code that interacts with the physical world. Youll be able to see your work in action with the numerous IoT devices we work with every day.
• 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.
• Be Empowered: We dont want to micro-manage you. We barely want to tell you what to do. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products best in class.
• Work with the latest technologies: Youll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, as well as native iOS and Android applications.
• 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.

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

## WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience managing a team of developers.
• Strong technical mentorship skills.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus.
• Backend‑leaning engineer preferred, with experience working on full‑stack teams and contributing across the stack as needed.
• Experience with database design and development.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, principles, and technologies.
• Experience working with physical systems.
• Experience developing scalable service-oriented architectures.
• Fosters a positive, respectful, and inclusive team environment through day-to-day leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and non-engineers alike.
• Experience hiring, developing and managing a diverse and talented team of engineers.
• Proven track record delivering large scale, cross-functional projects on time and in a high-quality manner, exploring technical feasibility and prioritization tradeoffs as well as process improvements along the way.
• Comfortable navigating competing priorities and ambiguous situations. Communicates clearly, sets boundaries, and makes decisions under pressure.

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.

## COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.coms 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.coms 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.

## COMPANY BENEFITS

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically-in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes:

• Medical plans with company subsidies
• A Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• A 401(k) with an employer match

We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

## 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.