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Alarm.com · 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive the adoption of AI practices across the organization and implement robust features and products while collaborating with various teams. The role involves solving complex problems and revolutionizing coding practices using next-generation AI technologies.

InternetInternet of ThingsSecurityWireless

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Drive the adoption of Agentic AI practices across the organization, leveraging tools like Copilot and similar technologies to accelerate development cycles and improve engineering workflows

Implement robust features and products by combining modern AI-driven processes with traditional full-stack development practices, addressing backend services, websites, external-facing APIs, and database-related tasks

Tackle large-scale, complex challenges using AI-first methodologies, creativity, and ambition. Lead experiments to convert ambitious solutions into repeatable processes

Collaborate closely with device engineers, business partners, and other engineering teams to integrate next-generation AI tools and workflows seamlessly into existing ecosystems

Engage across diverse platforms and technologies, including IoT devices, distributed SaaS systems, and agent-based solutions, while embracing and learning new methodologies

Act as a hands-on contributor and mentor, working on backend services, websites, and databases. Lead the creation of scalable, high-throughput, and high-availability services using AI-enabled workflows

Investigate emerging AI technologies and define reusable frameworks, processes, and best practices for organizational scaling and impact

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AI Assisted CodingFull-Stack ExpertisePythonC#JavaScriptDistributed SystemsEvent Streaming (Kafka)IoT TechnologiesSaaS TechnologiesBuilder MentalityBias for ActionStartup ExperienceCollaborative MindsetProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience

5+ years of professional software development experience

Startup Experience: You thrive in environments of rapid iteration and ambiguity. Your entrepreneurial spirit drives you to tackle problems, take ownership, and deliver impactful solutions under fast-paced conditions

AI Assisted Coding & Full-Stack Expertise: You have experience coding with autonomous agents, vibe coding, or working with AI copilots, combined with strong skills in full-stack engineering

Be A Bold Innovator: You embrace the “no problem is too big to tackle” mantra, relishing the opportunity to take on ambitious challenges and convert ideas into actionable results

Technical Acumen: You're fluent in modern programming languages and paradigms (e.g., Python, C#, JavaScript, distributed systems, event streaming platforms such as Kafka) and capable of advancing IoT and SaaS technologies

Collaborative Mindset: You're emotionally intelligent and comfortable working across diverse technical and non-technical teams to drive organizational change

Builder Mentality: For you, building isn't just a skill - it's a way of life. You create, iterate, and scale with intent and urgency

Bias for Action: You balance speed with impact, deploying solutions and processes with measurable outcomes. You act fearlessly without waiting for perfect information