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# Database Engineer at Alarm.com

- **Company:** Alarm.com
- **Location:** Taoyuan, Taiwan
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alarmcom/jobs/8628405002

## Job description

[Alarm.com](http://alarm.com/) is a rapidly expanding technology company developing innovative cloud and device solutions across a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that provide a unified, connected service to millions of residential and commercial properties in the US and abroad. We are seeking a Database Engineer to manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to life-safety/mission critical production systems. Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary job responsibilities include:

- Design and implement multi-site Microsoft SQL Server Always On.
- Own, track and resolve database related incidents and requests within SLAs
- Plan and perform automated and attended database maintenance activities via planned and unplanned windows
- Implement monitoring, auditing, data backup and recovery solutions.
- Maintain the integrity of the company’s security and compliance programs as it relates to the database infrastructure
- Provide technical direction to Engineering teams on best practices for deploying applications. Serve as the company’s inhouse Microsoft SQL Server evangelist and expert advisor.

## REQUIREMENTS

- A. or B.S. (or higher-level degree) in Computer Science or a similar engineering
- 10+ years of experience in database implementations and support of Microsoft SQL Server in highly available/highly transactional and OLAP environments
- Experience in Database Administration in Microsoft SQL Server (2022 and 2025)
- Mastery in SQL Server Always On and all other high availability database features is a must
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, migration issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc.
- Experience in Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related monitoring and troubleshooting tool
- Ability to detect and troubleshoot SQL Server related CPU, memory, I/O, storage and other resource contention
- Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, Dynamic Management Views, Clustering, Database mirroring, auditing and replication
- Expert experience in implementing operational automation
- Strong knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, encryption, patching. How statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively
- SQL Development – ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and design (stored procs, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes, constraints)
- Documentation skills for processes and procedures
- SQL Database Operational support to tech users
- On call availability

WHY WORK FOR [ALARM.COM](http://www.alarm.com)?

- Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
- Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) team!
- Gain well rounded experience: [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
- 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

[Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on [Alarm.com](http://www.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](http://www.alarm.com)'s common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit [www.alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com).

[Alarm.com](http://www.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.

## About Alarm.com

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for intelligently connected properties, providing IoT solutions for security, video analytics, energy management, and automation to residential and commercial markets.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: ALRM)
- **Headquarters**: Tysons, Virginia, USA
- **Founded**: 2000 (spun out of MicroStrategy)
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed as a single founder; the company was spun out of MicroStrategy (now Strategy Inc.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: IoT, Smart Home & Business Security, Video Analytics, Energy Management, Access Control
- **Target customers**: B2B (service provider partners who resell to residential, multi-family, small business, enterprise commercial, and energy utility markets)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To make properties safer, smarter, and more efficient through an intelligent, cloud-based platform.

## Products & Services
- **Alarm.com Platform (SaaS)**: The core cloud-based platform enabling remote control, home automation, alarm monitoring, and intelligent analytics. Processes over 365 billion data points from 170+ million connected devices annually.
- **Interactive Security**: Cloud-based security monitoring with mobile app control.
- **Video Monitoring & Analytics**: Smart cameras, video recorders, and AI-powered video analytics (including active shooter detection).
- **Energy Management**: Smart thermostats, grid management solutions for electric utilities, and energy efficiency tools.
- **Access Control**: Cloud-managed door locks and entry systems for commercial and multi-family properties.
- **Water Management**: Leak detection and water shut-off solutions.
- **Personal Safety & Emergency Response**: Data-rich emergency response solutions and personal safety devices.
- **Vehicle & Fleet Management**: Connected vehicle solutions.
- **Hardware**: Connected devices sold to service providers, including video cameras, video recorders, gunshot detection sensors, gateway modules, and smart thermostats.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $3.3 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alarm-com)
- **Annual Revenue**: $1.0112 billion (FY 2025) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf)
- **Key Metric**: SaaS and license revenue of $689.4 million in 2025 (10.1% CAGR from 2023-2025) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: TCV (Technology Crossover Ventures) led Series B; ABS Capital Partners led Series A; service provider partners include thousands of independent security dealers globally.
- **Growth Signals**: Trusted by over 6 million people; operates in 30 countries; net income grew to $132.6 million in 2025; acquired CHeKT in February 2025; headcount of 2,058 full-time employees as of Dec 2025 [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf); active job postings: 78+ [job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alarmcom)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Data Moat**: Processes 365+ billion data points from 170+ million connected devices, creating a massive, defensible data advantage.
- **Service Provider Network**: A global network of thousands of trusted, independent service provider partners who sell, install, and support the platform—creating high switching costs and a strong distribution channel.
- **Long Customer Relationships**: Service contracts typically span 3-5 years with residential and commercial property owners, providing recurring, predictable revenue.
- **Multi-Industry Reach**: Addresses residential, multi-family, small business, enterprise commercial, and energy utility markets from a single platform.
- **Proven Financial Model**: Consistent SaaS revenue growth (10.1% CAGR), strong net income, and positive adjusted EBITDA ($206M in 2025).

## Strategic Focus
- **Platform Expansion**: Continuing to add new solution categories (active shooter detection, water management, grid management) to deepen the value for existing subscribers.
- **International Growth**: Expanding operations across 30+ countries, with recent acquisitions and office openings in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
- **AI & Analytics**: Investing heavily in video analytics, AI-driven insights, and data-rich emergency response to differentiate offerings.
- **Enterprise & Commercial**: Growing the enterprise commercial and multi-family segments beyond the core residential base.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, informal work environment focused on innovation at the intersection of cloud computing, IoT, mobile access, and big data [alarm.com](https://alarm.com/careers/).
- **Work Policy**: In-office model; employees work from physical offices. Multiple locations across the US (Tysons, VA; San Diego, CA; Boston, MA; Austin, TX; Centennial, CO; Bloomington, MN; Liberty Lake, WA) and globally (Poland, Canada, Taiwan, Colombia, Spain, Netherlands, Latvia, Brazil, Australia) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/alarmcom).
- **Compensation & Benefits**: 100% paid medical insurance for employees; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off starting at 4 weeks; employee stock purchase plan; performance bonuses; tuition assistance; internal training academy [alarm.com](https://alarm.com/careers/).
- **Wellness & Perks**: $200/month for employees who waive health insurance; health savings account; gym discounts; sponsored fitness classes; lifestyle spending account ($300/year for wellness); free meditation app; virtual healthcare; family care benefits (back-up care, dependent care search) [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf).
- **Engineering Culture**: Heavy emphasis on R&D (1,150 of 2,058 employees in R&D); opportunities to work on mission-critical IoT systems used by millions daily; internal development tracks and career growth programs [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf).
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Employee community groups including "Belonging" and "Women in Tech"; commitment to equal opportunity and inclusive hiring [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf).
- **Employer Rating**: 3.6/5.0 on LinkedIn (526 reviews), with work-life balance rated 3.8 and culture rated 3.6 [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alarm-com).

## Sources
1. [Alarm.com Careers Page](https://alarm.com/careers/)
2. [LinkedIn Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alarm-com)
3. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/alarmcom)
4. [Alarm.com 2025 Annual Report (SEC)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1459200/000110465926047877/tm266507d2_ars.pdf)
5. [Alarm.com Jobs on Greenhouse](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alarmcom)

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