Alarm.com

Alarm.com

Embedded Software Engineer I

Tysons, Virginia · Junior

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$100kDetected 49 days ago
C++CCode ReviewLinuxEmbedded SystemsSignal ProcessingControlsResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

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47Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level II)66
Fits your clock70

Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level I · 1×
Level I$102,0861 entry
Level II$127,4622 entries
Level III$152,8383 entries
Level IV$178,2144 entries

The bottom of this range ($90,000) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $102,086. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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About the role

  • 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.
  • Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.
  • Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside senior engineers to develop and maintain embedded Linux applications, platform frameworks, and board support packages using C/C++.
  • Implement, test, and debug well-scoped features and bug fixes on real hardware, growing toward independent ownership.
  • Support device bring-up and validation with electrical and mechanical engineers.
  • Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and document your work to Alarm.com's standards.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate with others to ensure the timely delivery of projects.
  • 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.
  • Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
  • 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.
  • Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere.
  • Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of professional experience
  • internships, co-ops, research, capstone, or personal projects involving embedded or systems software are welcome in place of industry experience.
  • Proficiency in C and/or C++, with an understanding of software architecture and design principles.
  • Experience in threading, processes and other Linux Systems knowledge.
  • Experience with cross-compilation and build frameworks such as Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android.
  • Functional knowledge of security standards and protocols, such as TLS/SSL, OpenSSH, ECDSA/ECDH, AES256, HMAC, SHA256.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with designing firmware for video pipeline systems, image signal processing, or streaming protocols (RTSP, H.264/H.265) is a strong plus.

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in Linux and comfort working from the command line.
  • Foundational understanding of electronics and the ability to read circuit schematics.
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity about how hardware and software meet, and eagerness to learn from code review and mentorship.
  • Experience with C++ in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar).
  • Experience with glibc, musl or bionic.

Compensation

  • $90,000 - $100,000 USD
  • The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.
  • Base Salary Range

Benefits

  • Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically-in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work.
  • The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave.
  • To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Company info

  • Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work. - Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person.
  • However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position.
  • Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
  • Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected.

Equal opportunity

  • Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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.
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