Embedded Software Engineer - job 2 of 2

POSITION OVERVIEW

Alarm.com is seeking an ambitious and talented Embedded Software Engineer with a B.A., B.S., or M.S. Electrical/Computer Engineering or a similar engineering background with an interest in sensing applications and IoT. The Embedded Software Engineer position is ideal for candidates who want to work with various video and audio technologies in an Embedded Linux environment. Interest in sensors, computer vision, and microcontrollers for home automation and security applications, is plus as well.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop firmware and video applications for Alarm.com's smart cameras
• Work closely with multiple teams including electronic design engineers on system design and integrate firmware and hardware components of the overall system design
• Be knowledgeable and forward-thinking regarding technologies and developments in embedded firmware development, sensors, short and long-range wireless communication, and power management
• Researching, designing and implementing highly reliable embedded firmware and software
• Collaborate with firmware engineers
• Operating independently but working with the senior management to understand and be fully aligned with company goals and strategies
• Building systems that balance resources, constraints, requirements, and complexity by analyzing all possible options for designing and deriving the best solution based on sound analytical judgment
• Work with hardware team to communicate requirements
• Work with Alarm.com's backend team to integrate camera firmware to the backend

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3-5 years of work experience
• Strong C programming skills
• Strong C++ (C++11 or later) development skills in an embedded Linux environment
• Shell scripting experience
• Strong understanding of various Linux IPC mechanisms
• Experience in Buildroot
• Linux kernel driver development
• Strong understanding of proper code design for multi-threaded environments
• Experience with advanced build systems such as CMake or Meson
• Knowledge of video compression standards and frameworks such as H.264, MPEG
• Experience developing REST APIs
• Good understanding of networking protocols relevant to video such as UDP, TCP, RTP, RTSP, WebRTC
• Experience with GStreamer media framework application development and ffmpeg

COMPANY INFORMATION

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we're innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We're seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. The salary range of this opportunity is $120,000 - $140,000 + bonus.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package starting on day one of employment including 100% paid medical for employees, a health savings account option with company contribution, waiver allowance, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, paid time off starting at 4 weeks and increasing with tenure and paid maternity/paternity leave. We offer a casual dress work environment, annual company retreat, grocery delivery and in suite bike racks and showers.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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