Senior Software Engineer – Access Control

Are you ready to redefine access control and develop cutting-edge security solutions that make businesses smarter and safer? Do you enjoy leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, and solving complex challenges across the full stack? If so, we want you to join our Access Control team as a Senior Software Engineer!

Our mission is to provide businesses with an advanced access control solution that ensures security, simplifies management, and enhances efficiency. Our cloud-based platform enables businesses to manage access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance seamlessly through Alarm.com’s user-friendly web and mobile applications.

With features like multi-site management, swipe to disarm, expiring access, access history reports, and bulk user management, our solution is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. Smarter Access Control is not just about security—it’s about delivering a comprehensive, integrated system that improves operational efficiency.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing robust access control solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence across our platform. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, work with the latest technologies, and shape the future of security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack software solutions across a variety of platforms and technologies.
• Lead technical projects, making architectural decisions and ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Research, evaluate, and apply new technologies to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Take part in the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Balance speed and robustness—know when to iterate quickly and when to build scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, device engineers, and other software teams.
• Mentor junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by bringing new ideas and technical improvements to the table.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on full-stack development.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; experience with C#/.NET is a plus.
• Experience with database design and development (SQL Server preferred).
• Proficiency in developing backend services and APIs.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks (Ember.js preferred).
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and messaging technologies (Kafka is a plus).
• Experience working with IoT, hardware, or embedded systems is a plus.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people – Work alongside talented engineers who are passionate about innovation and problem-solving.
• Make an immediate impact – Own projects that have a direct impact on businesses using our security solutions.
• Work with real-world IoT devices – See your code in action with the numerous access control and security devices we integrate with.
• Be empowered – Take ownership of features, drive technical decisions, and build best-in-class products.
• Work with the latest technologies – Our tech stack includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, and mobile applications.
• Enjoy a strong team culture – We prioritize collaboration, professional growth, and fun, with events like hackathons, team events and company-wide celebrations.

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 RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

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