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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 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
As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Alarm.com, you will lead the architecture and technical direction for embedded software projects, primarily using C/C++ on Linux-based platforms. Your role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, developing and debugging software for various devices, and integrating connectivity technologies. Additionally, you will mentor other engineers and promote modern development practices within the team.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of embedded software development with strong C/C++ proficiency on Linux-based platforms.
- Deep expertise in Linux platform build toolchains (Yocto, buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android AOSP), including cross-compilation, kernel configuration, and BSP development.
- Experience with embedded connectivity technologies such as cellular (LTE, Cat-M, 5G), Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and IoT protocols including Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter.
- Demonstrated ability to lead product-level architecture decisions, decompose complex system problems, and coordinate multi-project technical delivery.
- Strong communication skills with experience explaining technical trade-offs to stakeholders and mentoring engineers across experience levels.
What you get
- Competitive pay and benefits inclusive of supplemental health and dental plan options.
- Health Spending Account (HSA) with generous company contribution.
- RRSP with employer match.
- Paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure.
- Paid maternity and parental leave in accordance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act.
- Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Worth weighing
- The role requires working from the office 4 days a week, which may not suit all candidates.
- The salary range is provided but may vary based on qualifications and experience, indicating potential negotiation.
- The position involves leading complex projects, which may require significant responsibility and accountability.
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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