Hiring: Staff Software Engineer - Embedded Company: Alarm.com Location: Tysons Corner, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 16:43:56 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Android, C++, CI/CD, CMake, Embedded Systems, Event-Driven, Firmware, GNU Make, Git, Linux, Machine Learning, Makefile, Protobuf, RTOS, SSL, Scrum, TLS About the job Experience: •10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on native/embedded systems development. Experience developing and working with a large complex C++ codebase. Required Skills: •Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. •10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on native/embedded systems development. Experience developing and working with a large complex C++ codebase. •Expert-level proficiency in C++ (C++11/14), including modern language features, templates, and memory management. Expertise in highly efficient design and implementation for (disk, RAM and compute) constrained devices. •Expertise in implementing large complex systems. Expertise in CMake, Makefile and other build systems. Expertise in cross-compilation. •Expertise in threading, processes and other Linux systems knowledge. Expertise in asynchronous and messaging-based designs (e.g., protobuf/nanopb). •Expertise in IP networking and networking software development. •Applied hands-on capability in wireless communication protocols relevant to IoT and security devices, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave, 802.15.4, LoRa, or cellular (LTE-M/NB-IoT). •Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines adapted for embedded environments. Qualifications: •Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. •Functional knowledge of security standards and protocols, such as TLS/SSL, OpenSSH, ECDSA/ECDH, AES256, HMAC, SHA256. •AI-aided design and software architecture. •Contributions to open-source embedded 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. •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. •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. 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!