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Embedded Software Engineer

Job in Tysons, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: alarmcom
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Embedded Software Engineer I

Embedded Software Engineer I

is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are looking for a talented and passionate embedded software engineer for the Device Engineering team to help us define the future of the Internet-of-Things for residential and commercial properties by creating and integrating devices that connect with our robust cloud using next-gen communication stacks.

You will be working with a team of talented engineers across a diverse set of technological backgrounds to design devices, build and manufacture hardware, architect and implement software, and collaborate in an agile and fast-paced environment.

Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical/Computer engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Linux and comfort working from the command line.
  • Exposure to microcontrollers or single-board computers (e.g., STM
    32, ESP
    32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone) and hardware peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC.
  • 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.
  • Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to collaborate on a team.
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with C++ in bare-metal and RTOS-based environments (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar).
  • Experience with glibc, musl or bionic.
  • Experience in threading, processes and other Linux Systems knowledge. Experience in Asynchronous and Messaging based designs (e.g., protobuf/nanopb).
  • Experience in building Linux kernels, device drivers, kernel modules, U-Boot, etc.
  • 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, AES
    256, HMAC, SHA
    256.
  • Experience with designing firmware for video pipeline systems, image signal processing, or streaming protocols (RTSP, H.264/H.265) is a strong plus.
  • Experience with running AI models on embedded device
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.
  • Contribute to features that connect our devices to the cloud, working with software engineers across teams.
  • Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and document your work to  '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.

WHY WORK FOR  ?

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  team!

Gain well rounded experience:  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.

values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week .

COMPANY INFO

is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on  '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 professio

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