Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Alarm.com
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

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:

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• 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:
  
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  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 2-5 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. -Alarm.com was named to Fortune Magazine's list of the top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in 2021 and adds to the meaningful work we do to give property owners peace of mind, help them conserve energy and water, and stay connected to loved ones. -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 -.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
    In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. -We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment, record keeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.
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Keywords: Alarm.com, San Diego , Embedded Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California