What is an Engineering Manager at Alarm?
An Engineering Manager at Alarm (operating as Alarm.com) plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart security and the Internet of Things (IoT). In this position, you are not just managing software developers; you are leading the teams responsible for the core embedded systems, cloud integrations, and device architectures that protect over 7.6 million homes and businesses worldwide. Your leadership directly impacts how reliably and securely hardware devices communicate within the broader Alarm.com ecosystem, driving innovations in rapidly evolving spaces like AI, video analytics, and machine learning.
This role requires a unique balance of deep technical credibility in embedded systems and sophisticated organizational leadership. You will guide multiple engineering teams and project leads, collaborate directly with third-party hardware manufacturers, and define long-term technical roadmaps alongside senior executives. Because Alarm values high-achieving talent and tangible product impact, your ability to cultivate engineering excellence and deliver robust, scalable software across a diverse device portfolio is critical to maintaining the company's competitive edge in the smart home market.




