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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Alarm.com's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of Alarm.com's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Alarm.com
- high 57 stale, 3 reposted of 89 open
- Hiring momentum
- 121 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alarm.com's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alarm.com.
About this role
The Staff Security Engineer will focus on identifying and mitigating security risks within the IoT device ecosystem. Daily responsibilities include performing penetration testing, conducting security research, and managing the deployment of security solutions. The role also involves documenting security policies and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance overall security measures.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Alarm.com as an employer.
What you need
- B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering program
- 10+ years of information security experience with a focus on offensive security, penetration testing, or vulnerability research
- Experience performing security testing in IoT, embedded, or firmware environments
- Working knowledge of embedded system design
- Familiarity with hardware debugging equipment
- Experience analyzing embedded Linux systems and firmware images
Nice to have
- Development experience in embedded systems
- Certification in one or more Information Security disciplines
What you get
- Medical plans with company subsidies
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid vacation that increases with tenure
- Paid holidays
- Wellness time
Worth weighing
- No remote work options; employees work from the office 4 days a week
- Sponsorship for employment authorization is not available
- Base salary range provided but not specific to individual qualifications
Summarised from Alarm.com's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Alarm.com on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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