Hiring: Device Engineer I Company: Alarm.com Location: San Diego, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:43:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Android, Bash, C, C++, Embedded Systems, Firmware, Git, Linux, Python, RTOS About the job Experience: •0-2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, research, capstone, or personal projects involving embedded or systems software are welcome in place of industry experience. •2 years of professional experience; internships, co-ops, research, capstone, or personal projects involving embedded or systems software are welcome in place of industry experience. Required Skills: •Work alongside senior engineers to develop and maintain embedded Linux applications, platform frameworks, and board support packages using C/C++. •Implement, test, and debug well-scoped features and bug fixes on real hardware, growing toward independent ownership. •Support device bring-up and validation with electrical and mechanical engineers. •Contribute to features that connect our devices to the cloud, working with software engineers across teams. •Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and document your work to Alarm.com's standards. •Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects. •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. •Partner cross-functionally with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. Qualifications: •Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field, completed or expected within the year. •Proficiency in C and/or C++, with an understanding of software architecture and design principles. •Coursework or project experience with Linux and comfort working from the command line. •Exposure to microcontrollers or single-board computers (e.g., STM32, ESP32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone) and hardware peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC. •Foundational understanding of electronics and the ability to read circuit schematics. •Operational familiarity with version control systems such as Git. •Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity about how hardware and software meet, and eagerness to learn from code review and mentorship. •Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate on a team. •Exposure to the Linux kernel, device drivers, board support packages, or hardware bring-up. •Hands-on use of debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!