Staff Software Engineer

Alarm Com; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Building36 is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead a versatile engineering team. You will mentor junior engineers, own projects end-to-end, and work across smart home, video analytics, and large-scale data processing with a mix of software and hardware focus.

You will interact with executives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and help shape product direction while delivering robust solutions across IoT and SaaS stacks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience leading and/or mentoring engineers.
• Expert object-oriented programming with C# and .NET preferred.
• Significant database design and development experience.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and hardware experience a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a mentor to the growing engineering department.
• Develop full stack software across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Evaluate new technologies and methodologies to solve complex problems.
• Participate in the full project life cycle from requirements to deployment.
• Work with cross‑team collaboration in fast development cycles.
• Exercise good judgment to balance quick solutions with robust design.

Skills

10+ years experience

C# and .NET

Object-oriented programming

Leadership/mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Kafka

Ember.js

iOS apps

Android apps

Job description

Do you love tinkering with devices? Have you automated your own home? Do you love to mentor and collaborate with other engineers?

If the above holds true for you, then we would love to talk to you! Building36 is looking for a versatile Staff Software Engineer to lead our team. We’re doing work in smart home technology, video analytics, large scale data processing, and much more. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a variety of technology domains and own projects from design to deployment.

We have a growing engineering department, and we’re looking for people that are excited to mentor and collaborate with more junior engineers. You will own projects and potentially teams, and you must be able to communicate effectively and blend multiple business needs in your work.

Very few small companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Building36. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people. Getting to work with cutting edge software and hardware to develop outstanding consumer products is the icing on the cake.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. You will be able to learn something new and impart your knowledge across the team.
• Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
• Work with real stuff: You will write code that interacts with the physical world. You’ll be able to see your work in action with the numerous IoT devices we work with every day.
• Gain well rounded experience: Building36 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.
• Be Empowered: We don’t want to micro-manage you. We barely want to tell you what to do. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products best in class.
• Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes C#, .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, as well as native iOS and Android applications.
• Focus on fun: Building36 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.
• Building36 values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR Building36?

• Be a mentor to our growing engineering department.
• Develop full stack software for a wide 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 project life cycle, from requirements development 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. Your work will be used by multiple business units, so you will need to consider many use cases when developing.
• Bring your ideas! We want our engineers to collaborate on product development.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience leading and/or mentoring other engineers
• Expert object-oriented programming skills; C# and .NET a plus
• Significant database design and development experience
• Knowledge of networking concepts, principles, and technologies
• Experience working with hardware and device development a major plus.

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 BUILDING36?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our quality standards are high, and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace within weeks. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Building36 team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Building36 offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and gain a broad knowledge base across multiple areas of the business.
• Work with latest technologies: As we continue to lead the industry, we require expertise across a broad spectrum of technologies including short and long-range wireless communication, video surveillance, lighting and HVAC automation, web development, and back-end application development and hosting.
• 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.

Company Info

At Building36, our mission is to strengthen contractor and homeowner relationships with technology designed specifically for HVAC needs. Our solutions enable contractors to proactively identify HVAC issues, generate low-cost service leads, and deliver exceptional customer service.

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit www.building36.com or www.alarm.com.

Company 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.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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].

Base Salary Range

$141,500—$187,720 USD