IoT Systems Architect & Technical Lead

Alarm.com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and engineering for the emPower team, focusing on IoT and smart home automation. This role is integral in transforming technical needs into reliable software systems, requiring strong leadership and extensive software experience.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software development, particularly in object-oriented programming with C#/.NET, and is adept in collaborating across teams to optimize product capabilities. Strong analytical and mentoring skills are vital.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex software systems.
• Strong ability to influence technical direction across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership across IoT device control.
• Lead software architecture and design for major components.
• Drive cross-team collaboration and execution across technical domains.

Skills

Object-oriented programming skills

C#/.NET experience

Analytical skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Alarm.com is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead architecture and engineering for the emPower team, focusing on IoT and smart home automation. This role is integral in transforming technical needs into reliable software systems, requiring strong leadership and extensive software experience.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software development, particularly in object-oriented programming with C#/.NET, and is adept in collaborating across teams to optimize product capabilities. Strong analytical and mentoring skills are vital.