Team Lead - Software Engineering (Platform Team)

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Team Lead on the Platform Team, you will work and manage a team of developers that push our software stack forward to improve the lives of other Software Engineers at Alarm.com. Our software development includes working on the core infrastructure, systems, and tooling that enables Alarm.com developers to deliver best-in-class smart home solutions.

You will have the opportunity to manage projects that span a variety of technical areas while also managing a team of 5-7 software engineers, provide technical mentorship to the developers on your team, deliver projects, set project timelines, and generate work for your team. Typical projects will involve diverse technologies. You’ll have the opportunity to work across various technical areas using the latest technologies. Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to self-learn are must-have attributes.

Very few companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a small, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a very interesting spectrum of technologies to develop outstanding developer experiences.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• 3+ years of professional experience managing and mentoring a team of developers/ engineers
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; C# a plus
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Web Development; Ember.js knowledge a plus
• Experience developing scalable service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD build systems a plus
• Experience with database design and development a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and non-engineers across different teams.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale, cross-functional projects on time and in a high-quality manner, exploring technical feasibility and prioritization tradeoffs as well as process improvements along the way.
• Other duties as assigned

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate 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.
• Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT, SaaS and M2M technologies including wireless communication, video monitoring, smart home automation, web development, and backend application development and hosting.
• 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

COMPANY INFO

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.

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

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Notice To Third Party Agencies

Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [email protected].