Software Engineer II

Alarm.com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401(k) with employer match

Casual dress work environment

Job summary

A leading tech company in Tysons, Virginia, is seeking a Software Engineer II to design and develop innovative property automation solutions. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2+ years of software development experience, particularly in SQL databases and object-oriented programming. Join a dynamic team to work on cutting-edge technologies and make an immediate impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience in analyzing query plans and optimizing database performance.
• Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full-stack software solutions.
• Engage in research and evaluation of new technologies.
• Participate in the entire development lifecycle.

Skills

Object-oriented programming skills

Experience with SQL databases

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

C#

SQL monitoring tools

Job description

PointCentral, a subsidiary of Alarm.com, empowers property managers and businesses. As a leading provider of automation and control solutions for commercial and residential properties, we focus on enhancing property operations and improving guest experiences with cutting‑edge technology.

As a Software Engineer II, you will play a critical role in our dynamic team, driving the development and delivery of our world‑class smart property solutions. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of technical areas, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and continuously learn and apply new trends in software engineering to enhance our systems and practices. Every person we hire is given a lot of responsibility and a lot of power; your opinion can be a big part of what we do and how we do it. This is an opportunity to lead impactful projects, work with the latest technologies, and shape the future of security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop full‑stack software solutions across a variety of platforms and technologies.
• Engage in the research, evaluation, and application of new technologies and methodologies to solve challenging problems.
• Take part in the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment.
• Work hard and be flexible: we have quick development cycles, evolving requirements, and lots of cross‑team collaboration.
• Exercise good judgment. Know when to work quickly, and when to build a robust solution.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation by bringing new ideas and technical improvements to the table.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong object‑oriented programming skills (C# is a plus)
• Experience with SQL databases, both in terms of schema + application development, as well as optimizations and database performance analysis (analyzing query plans, finding and introducing indexes, DB table design best practices)
• Experience with creating and maintaining unit tests

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event‑driven architecture, and messaging technologies (Kafka is a plus)
• Experience with various monitoring tools (Wavefront, DataDog, Prometehus)
• Proficiency in developing high‑availability, high‑throughput services
• Experience with external facing APIs and/or third‑party platform integrations
• Experience in SQL database monitoring and management.

We do not provide sponsorship for employment authorization or any other immigration‑related support 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 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

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. 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.

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company‑paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well‑being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

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.
If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [e-mail].