Software Engineer II - Full-stack Android for Smart Security

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer II (Full-stack Android remote) to join our innovative team at Alarm.com. As a part of our Customer Experience (CX) team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing user experiences across our mobile applications and backend services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on features that impact millions of users daily, all while collaborating with experienced engineers in a dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

• Implement Android features and backend services under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate with teammates, product managers, and designers to build scalable user-facing features.
• Develop efficient, maintainable code while balancing performance, security, and reliability.
• Gain experience in both native Android apps (Kotlin/Java) and backend services (C#).
• Write unit tests, participate in QA cycles, and help monitor production performance.
• Stay updated with new tools and best practices while building your technical foundation.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and documentation, sharing your ideas and learning from peers.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a similar engineering program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience building native Android applications (Kotlin or Java).
• Exposure to backend development (C# and/or Java).
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with version control (Git).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to React Native, iOS development (Swift/Objective-C), and/or Web development.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, Kafka, or microservices.
• Experience with automated testing for Android and backend services.

What We Offer

• Collaborate with outstanding people and a team of high achievers.
• Make an impact by contributing to features experienced by millions of customers.
• Work with real devices and see your solutions in action.
• Gain well-rounded experience across mobile and backend development.
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers and take ownership of complex features.
• Work with the latest technologies in IoT and SaaS, including Android (Kotlin/Java), C#, .NET, SQL Server, and Kafka.
• Long-term employment based on a permanent employment contract.
• Attractive benefits package including medical care, life insurance, sports package, and a $2,000 annual budget for professional development.