Alarm.com

Software Engineer II

Needham, Massachusetts
Salary
$100,000 - $120,000
Level
Mid

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 30 October 2026.

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About the role

A rapidly growing, entrepreneurial technology company, Building36 — a subsidiary of Alarm.com — is seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer to join its fast-paced engineering team. Building36 is at the forefront of smart home and commercial technology, developing innovative solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies including GSM communication, wireless RF networks, intelligent video analysis, home automation protocols (HVAC, lighting, energy monitoring), web and mobile application development, and large-scale, mission-critical database systems.

Few companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Building36. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a collaborative, friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a very interesting spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Software Engineer's primary job responsibilities will include:

  • Designing, developing, implementing, and testing new software features across the full stack
  • Innovating and improving existing products and platforms
  • Analyzing functional requirements and product specifications
  • Researching, adopting, and integrating new technologies
  • Taking ownership of projects to ensure their successful completion with respect to deadlines
  • Collaborating with Quality Assurance in developing test plans to ensure successful deployment of updates
  • Working cross-functionally with Product Management, Device Engineering, and Quality Engineering teams
  • Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

  • B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance
  • 2+ years of professional software development experience
  • Self-starter, analytical, and a tenacious problem solver
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Rigorous attention to detail with a focus on robustness, scalability, and quality of deliverables
  • Proven team experience and comfort in a team-oriented environment
  • Passion for working with technology and excitement for creating high-quality consumer technology products

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications using Microsoft .NET technologies, C#, and SQL Server
  • Familiarity with web and mobile application development
  • Experience with wireless communication technologies (GSM, RF, Z-Wave, Zigbee, Bluetooth) a plus
  • Experience with IoT devices and cloud-based development a 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's standard text

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.

Alarm.com's standard text

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

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

Alarm.com's standard text

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 RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.

The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package.

Base Salary Range

$100,000—$120,000 USD

What this role asks for

60% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Alarm.com's standard text, folded away below.

Compared with Alarm.com's other open jobs.

The team: Software Engineering HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 21 open in Software Engineering. 7 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in March: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

C# (20 of 21), .NET (19 of 21), SQL (18 of 21), SQL Server (17 of 21), Kafka (15 of 21), JavaScript (10 of 21), Machine Learning (10 of 21)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Alarm.com's own job board.

Salary context

32 other open postings titled Software Engineer II state a salary: median USD 111,822 to USD 188,000 a year.

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