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title: 'Lead Software Engineer - Hardware/3rd Party Integrations at Alertus Technologies'
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# Lead Software Engineer - Hardware/3rd Party Integrations at Alertus Technologies

- **Company:** Alertus Technologies
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD
- **Compensation:** $120k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-04-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/alertus/a09d7741-b9bb-4bf2-acea-dbb07fb6da1a

## Job description

Company Description At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency. Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively.

Job Description In a crisis, information is the most valuable asset. When an emergency alert is triggered, the underlying technology must be invisible, instantaneous, and infallible. As theLead Software Engineer for hardware/3rd party integrations, you aren’t just writing code; you are building the digital nervous system that protects lives. You will lead a high-impact team responsible for the final, critical mile of our service: the delivery of audio via SIP, multicast data streams, and real-time alerts to a massive fleet of connected devices and desktop agents. This role sits at the intersection of complex SaaS architecture and physical hardware integration. If you are a systems thinker who enjoys bridging the gap between cloud services and real-world devices, your work here will have a direct, tangible impact on public safety. Candidates must be located within driving distance from our Baltimore HQ.

A Day in the Life:

- Design and maintain backend systems capable of managing and communicating with hundreds of thousands of concurrent IoT devices.
- Design and maintain high-throughput backend systems that ensure emergency notifications are delivered across SIP, Multicast, and Desktop Agents and MQTT-based device networks without fail.
- Lead the integration of our cloud-based SaaS platform with remote physical hardware to trigger real-time emergency responses.
- Act as a technical mentor and example to the team, establishing best practices for NodeJS development, API design, and asynchronous communication.
- Implement advanced monitoring and alerting frameworks to proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in the code and in the delivery pipeline.
- Refine and evolve communication protocols for audio and video streaming to ensure low latency and high fidelity in diverse network environments.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Deep expertise in building, scaling, and maintaining production-grade Node.js applications in a microservices environment.
- Proven experience designing complex SaaS solutions with a focus on distributed systems and high-availability architecture.
- Significant experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL) and non-relational (e.g., Redis, NoSQL) databases. You should be proficient in schema design, query optimization, and managing data integrity for high-concurrency, time-sensitive applications.
- Practical knowledge of SIP for audio, Multicast, and web-based communication protocols.
- A track record of managing high-throughput data delivery and meeting strict reliability SLAs.
- Strong command of asynchronous messaging patterns (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and robust API integration strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to guide a team through complex technical hurdles while maintaining a focus on impact and delivery.
- Ability to travel on occasion.

Desired Skills:

- Experience with database performance tuning at scale or managing distributed databases.
- Familiarity with physical hardware or IoT devices in a professional capacity.
- Knowledge of video communication protocols and low-latency streaming.
- Direct experience in the emergency notification, security, or mission-critical software sectors

Education & Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
- 8+ years of related experience

Alertus Career Advantages:

- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
- Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Flex Scheduling

Additional Information: Our approach to Artificial Intelligence. We value the human element of our hiring process. We do not use AI to screen applications or replace human judgment in our selection, and all final decisions are made by real people. We ask that you approach your application with the same spirit. The use of AI to answer interview questions during the interview or to take technical assessment tests is strictly prohibited and can result in the immediate disqualification of your candidacy. As a reminder, recording conversations is illegal in many states without dual party consent.

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AT THIS TIME, ALERTUS DOES NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP

## About Alertus Technologies

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alertus Technologies provides unified emergency mass notification systems that help organizations protect lives, secure assets, and maintain business continuity through multi-layered alerting.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly available)
- **Headquarters**: Beltsville, Maryland, USA (with roles also listed in Baltimore, MD)
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Emergency Mass Notification / Critical Incident Response / Safety & Security
- **Target customers**: B2B – higher education, K-12, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, corporate, government, military, and transportation
- **Mission**: “Enable organizations to disseminate information to help protect lives, secure assets, and maintain business continuity.”

## Products & Services
Alertus offers a comprehensive mass notification system covering four Critical Alerting Layers:

- **Facility-based Notification**: Integrated alerting devices such as IP Speakers, Alert Beacons, strobes, sounders, and panic buttons for on-site coverage.
- **Network-based Alerting**: Desktop alerts, VoIP phones, digital signage, and other IP-connected endpoints.
- **Outdoor Warning**: Clear spoken messages and siren tones for widespread outdoor areas.
- **Personal & Mobile Notification**: Mobile apps, text/email, social media, and workplace communication integrations.

All layers are unified under a single, cost‑effective platform that integrates with existing life‑safety, fire, access control, building automation, and camera systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 2,500+ organizations served across 40+ countries; protects 40+ million lives
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**: Long track record (20+ years), expanding into multiple sectors (K‑12, healthcare, industrial, government), and continuous product innovation (interoperable software, next‑gen hardware)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Only provider** offering solutions for all four Critical Alerting Layers, enabling a unified, multi‑channel approach.
- **20+ years** of industry expertise and a proven track record in real‑world crisis situations.
- **Seamless integration** with legacy systems, allowing organizations to modernize without replacing existing infrastructure.
- **Scalable and cost‑effective** – suitable for small campuses to large multi‑site enterprises.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue raising the bar for mass notification by developing interoperable, next‑generation audible and visual hardware.
- Expand into new verticals (e.g., transportation, military) while deepening existing relationships in education, healthcare, and corporate sectors.
- Emphasize integration with building automation and life‑safety systems to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, positive environment where every employee impacts lives and safety. Promotes from within and invests in employee development.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Committed to creating an accepting, valued, and supportive workplace for all.
- **Work Model**: Mix of on‑site and hybrid roles (e.g., Implementations Manager is hybrid; Engineering roles are on‑site in Baltimore, MD).
- **Compensation**: Highly competitive packages with a focus on work‑life balance.
- **Perks**: COVID‑19 vaccination policy, E‑Verify participation, Equal Opportunity Employer.
- **Engineering**: Continuously developing innovative, industry‑leading solutions; strong cross‑departmental collaboration.
- **Note**: Does not provide visa sponsorship for external applicants (except for long‑term consultants after 3 years).

## Sources
1. [alertus.com – About](https://www.alertus.com/about)
2. [alertus.com – Products](https://www.alertus.com/)
3. [alertus.com – Careers](https://www.alertus.com/careers)
4. [jobs.lever.co/alertus – Job listings](https://jobs.lever.co/alertus)
5. [cbinsights.com – Company profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/alertus-technologies)

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