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Director- Device EngineeringAlarm.com • McLean, VA, United States
Director- Device Engineering

Director- Device Engineering

Alarm.com • McLean, VA, United States
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Alarm.com is seeking a Director of Embedded Software to lead our Device Engineering organization’s embedded software strategy and execution. As a Director, you will oversee multiple teams of Embedded Software Engineers and Engineering Managers to deliver high‑quality, secure, and scalable software across our entire device portfolio. This role requires deep technical expertise in embedded systems combined with executive leadership skills to drive organizational vision, strategy, and long‑term technical roadmaps. The ideal candidate is a strategic engineering leader who can set technical direction across the organization, build high‑performing teams, and collaborate with senior leadership and external partners to ensure successful product delivery at scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead and manage multiple embedded software engineering teams and managers, overseeing software delivery across the complete device portfolio
  • Define and execute the long‑term embedded software strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap aligned with company objectives
  • Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes
  • Manage project leads who work closely with third‑party hardware companies to jointly develop embedded software solutions and ensure seamless integration into the Alarm.com ecosystem
  • Oversee collaborative embedded software development efforts with external partners, ensuring project leads have the resources and support needed for successful joint development initiatives
  • Drive technical excellence across the organization through standardization, best practices, and scalable development processes
  • Build, recruit, and retain top engineering talent while developing succession planning and career growth paths for team members
  • Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization across multiple concurrent embedded software initiatives
  • Champion innovation and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the embedded software space
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; M.S. preferred
  • Strong technical background with knowledge of C / C++, embedded systems architecture, and modern development practices
  • 10+ years of experience in Embedded Systems development with increasing leadership responsibility
  • Experience with Embedded Operating Systems like Buildroot, Yocto Project, Android, and embedded Linux distributions
  • 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including experience managing managers or multiple teams
  • Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading diverse technical organizations across multiple product lines
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, and cross‑functional collaboration at senior leadership level
  • Strong business acumen with ability to align technical decisions with company strategy and market requirements
  • Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration‑related support, is not available for this position at this time.

    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.
  • 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 four days a week.
  • 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.

    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 or future positions, recordkeeping 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. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.

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

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