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Staff Software Engineer

Alarm.com
Location
Tysons, Virginia
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
  • Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
  • Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus
  • Experience with database design and development
Nice to have
  • Thread, BLE, Wi Fi, or cellular experience
  • MQTT, HTTP, WebSockets, or gRPC, including QoS and session management
  • Security across TLS, DTLS, key management, device identity, secure boot, and threat modeling
  • Embedded and gateway experience with C or C++ on RTOS or Linux, and packet analysis with sniffers and spectrum tools
  • High throughput telemetry ingestion and storage with schema versioning and compression
What the job really is

The Staff Software Engineer will lead the architecture and delivery of IoT and smart automation protocols, focusing on Z-Wave, Matter, PowerG, and ZigBee. Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, defining protocol architecture, and collaborating with various teams to ensure secure and reliable interoperability. The role also involves guiding the architectural direction, leading design efforts, and managing deployments and incident responses.

Benefits
  • Medical plans with company subsidies
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
  • 401(k) with an employer match
  • Paid vacation that increases with tenure
  • Paid holidays
  • Wellness time
Things to weigh
  • No remote work; employees are required to work from the office 4 days a week
  • Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available for this position
  • Base salary range provided, but specific salary offer will depend on qualifications and experience
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