--- title: 'Device Engineer II at OpenEye' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/device-engineer-ii-openeye-liberty-lake-x3c8cdqz3504' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Device Engineer II at OpenEye - **Company:** OpenEye - **Location:** Liberty Lake, WA - **Compensation:** $90k–$125k - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/openeye/jobs/8884038002 ## Job description ## Who We Are OpenEye, the cloud video platform company, provides solutions for video security, business intelligence and loss prevention. For over 20 years, OpenEye has been committed to developing an easy-to-use, comprehensive video management system backed by Heroic Customer Service® and support. Our on-site and cloud-based products can be found protecting schools, hospitals, banks, retail stores, and other facilities around the world. OpenEye’s solutions are available globally through a trusted network of certified service providers. OpenEye is a subsidiary of Alarm.com. Learn more at [www.openeye.net.](https://www.openeye.net.) Job Summary OpenEye is looking for a Device Engineer to help bring our next-generation recording products to life on new physical devices and system architectures. In this role, you’ll work across hardware and software boundaries to develop reliable, secure, and high-performance systems that support our cloud-managed video platform. This is a great opportunity for engineers who love solving complex problems close to the hardware, enjoy collaboration, and want to make a visible impact. If your background includes deeper experience than what’s outlined here, we still encourage you to apply. ## Role and Responsibilities - Develops and maintains board support packages, platform frameworks, and embedded Linux applications using shell scripting and C/C++. - Work with software engineers to design and implement features that interact with the cloud. - Partners with product, hardware, mechanical, and QA teams to design and manufacture embedded Linux devices that meet OpenEye’s needs and standards. - Effectively communicates across teams to drive the delivery of high-quality embedded systems. - Reviews development requests and makes educated decisions about the most efficient way to proceed. - Drives collaboration with various departments and stakeholders, clearly and effectively communicating technical insights and complex data concepts and strategies. - Analyzes and interprets diverse input requirements, devising optimal strategies to fulfill each requirement. - Reviews software code to ensure compliance with company, departmental, and team standards. - Maintains automated build system for multiple hardware deployments ## Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience. - 3+ years of experience with embedded software development with Linux platforms. - Experience with board support packages, Linux kernel and drivers, and hardware bring-up. - Strong experience with cross-compilation and development frameworks in platforms and environments such as Yocto, Gentoo, buildroot. - Experience with C/C++ coding following scalable and efficient software architecture and design principles. - Experience with cryptography and specialized embedded processors a plus. - Exceptional data analytical skills, adept at transforming data-driven insights into actionable outcomes - Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD systems a plus - Ability to quickly learn new technologies and practices - Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Strong quality ethic and test-first attitude - Great communication and teamwork skills Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time. The Perks! - Employees are eligible to purchase company stock at a discounted rate - Collaborative, fun, creative culture where idea sharing is encouraged - Casual dress (Jeans are welcome!) - Medical, dental, vision & prescription benefits starting day 1! Generous medical plan subsidy and health savings account option with company contribution helps keep your costs low. - Up to $5,000 annual company match for 401k - Company paid short-term/long-term disability, AD&D and life insurance - Paid maternity and paternity leave - 15 Days of Paid Vacation accrued per year (increases after year 3) - 7 Paid Sick/Wellness days per year - 9 Paid Holidays per year - This position is eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule - Educational Assistance Program covering non-degree support, undergraduate and graduate degrees - Employee Equipment Program – Free [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) system for your home! About OpenEye: OpenEye is a leading cloud video platform company delivering solutions for video security, business intelligence, and loss prevention. For over 20 years, we've been committed to creating easytouse, comprehensive video management systems backed by our signature Heroic Customer Service® and support. Our on-premise and cloud products protect schools, hospitals, banks, retail stores, and other facilities worldwide, delivered through our trusted network of certified service providers. OpenEye is a subsidiary of [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com). Learn more at [www.openeye.net](http://www.openeye.net). OpenEye 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. Notice To Third Party Agencies: [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com), please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com. The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience.  This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role.  The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package. Base Salary Range $90,000—$125,000 USD ## About OpenEye ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: OpenEye delivers a trusted cloud-managed video and data platform that provides actionable intelligence for commercial enterprises to enhance security and business profitability. - **Entity Type**: Subsidiary of Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALARM) - **Headquarters**: Liberty Lake, Washington, USA - **Founded**: 1999 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Cloud video surveillance, physical security, business intelligence, loss prevention - **Target Customers**: B2B – commercial enterprises of all sizes (retail, education, healthcare, hospitality, etc.) - **Mission**: Deliver intelligent cloud video solutions to customers so they can secure and scale their business. ## Products & Services - **OpenEye Web Services (OWS)**: Cloud-based video management platform that simplifies deployment and management at scale. Integrates with access control, intrusion, point-of-sale, identity management, and IoT devices. - **Video Surveillance Cameras & Recorders**: Hardware devices purpose-built for the OWS platform. - **Access Control & Intrusion Solutions**: Cloud-enabled systems that work alongside video for comprehensive security. - **Analytics & Business Intelligence**: Alerting, reporting, and video verification that transform event data into actionable insights. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed for OpenEye alone; parent company Alarm.com (ALARM) has a public market cap. - **Key Metric**: OpenEye serves millions of locations globally; parent company has over 2,000 employees and 900+ R&D team members in North America. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Alarm.com (parent company, acquired OpenEye in 2019). - **Growth Signals**: Strong community involvement, continuous product innovation, and integration with Alarm.com’s larger ecosystem. Open positions across engineering, product, sales, and support indicate ongoing expansion. ## Competitive Advantages - **Cloud-native platform** purpose-built for video, reducing IT burden and enabling easy scaling. - **Open platform** that integrates with existing business systems (POS, access control, intrusion, etc.). - **Heroic customer service** culture – a core value that differentiates the support experience. - **Continual improvement & innovation** – employees are encouraged to lead in pursuit of perfection. - **Subsidiary of Alarm.com** – provides financial stability, resources, and access to a large R&D team. ## Strategic Focus - Simplify video deployment and management at scale for commercial customers. - Combine and analyze event data from multiple sources (video, alarm, access, IoT) to deliver proactive insights. - Enhance security while increasing business profitability through actionable intelligence. - Expand integrations and vertical-specific solutions (retail, education, etc.). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, innovative, and values-driven – heroic customer service, integrity, responsibility to community, and continual improvement. - **Benefits**: - 100% paid medical insurance for employees - $200/month taxable allowance for employees who waive health coverage - 4 weeks paid time off - 401(k) with employer match up to $5,000 annually - Employee Stock Purchase Program - Internal Training Academy & tuition assistance - Casual dress environment - **Work Model**: Some roles are remote (e.g., Director US Sales West), others are based in Liberty Lake, WA. Hybrid options possible. - **Community Engagement**: Paid volunteer time, partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, local school bike-building program, and trail maintenance. - **Growth**: Structured performance reviews, equal-opportunity advancement, and continuing education support. ## Sources 1. [openeye.net](https://www.openeye.net/) 2. [portal.openeye.net](https://portal.openeye.net/about-us) 3. [openeye.net/careers](https://www.openeye.net/careers/) 4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/openeye) 5. 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