Device Engineer II

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with employer match

HSA with company contribution

Paid vacation

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking an experienced Embedded Linux Engineer to develop BSPs, platform frameworks, and Linux-based applications in C/C++. You’ll collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up devices and ensure cloud-connected features meet high standards.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of Linux embedded experience,熟悉 cross-compilation tools like Yocto/OpenWRT/Buildroot, and strong debugging with JTAG/SWD and logic analyzers. Office-based collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in CS/EE.
• 4+ years of embedded software on Linux platforms.
• Experience with BSPs, Linux kernel/drivers, hardware bring-up.
• C/C++ coding with scalable software design.
• Familiar with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, etc.
• Experience with cross-compilation and Yocto/Buildroot/OpenWRT/Android.
• Reading schematics and electronics basics.
• Debugging tools: JTAG, SWD, scopes, logic analyzers.
• Git or similar version control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop board support packages, platform frameworks, and embedded Linux apps in C/C++.
• Collaborate with Electrical/Mechanical teams to design embedded devices.
• Co-develop features interacting with cloud with software teams.
• Work with Product and QA to meet Alarm.com standards.
• Communicate effectively to ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Embedded Linux development

C/C++ programming

Hardware bring-up

Cross-compilation (Yocto/Buildroot/OPW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Yocto

Buildroot

OpenWRT

Android

JTAG

Job description

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with other Engineers to develop board support packages, platform frameworks, and embedded Linux applications using C/C++.
• Work with Electrical and Mechanical engineers to design and manufacture embedded Linux devices.
• Work with Software Engineers to design and implement features that interact with the cloud.
• Work with Product Managers and quality engineers to ensure the products meet 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with embedded software development with Linux platforms.
• Experience with board support packages, Linux kernel and drivers, and hardware bring-up.
• Experience with C/C++ coding following scalable and efficient software architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with hardware peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, etc.
• Experience with cross-compilation and development frameworks in platforms and environments such as Yocto, buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android.
• Understanding of electronics and ability to read circuit schematics.
• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
• 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.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. 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. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .
• 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.