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# Software Engineer I - (streaming technologies) at Alarm.com

- **Company:** Alarm.com
- **Location:** Kraków Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
- **Posted:** 2026-10-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alarmcom/jobs/8822832002

## Job description

Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. We are building a new team in Krakow. Our employees work fully from the office with possibility to work remotely occasionally.

A rapidly expanding, entrepreneurial technology company, EBS (part of Alarm.com), is seeking a motivated Software Engineer who wants to be part of a fast-paced team. The Video Engineering team is perfect for candidates who want to gain exposure to a wide variety of technologies in the Internet of Things world including smart home and business automation, video streaming, clip uploads, video monitoring and analysis, cutting edge web and mobile app development, large scale real time databases, and backend application development and hosting.

As a Software Engineer, you will work on the Video team to make our video monitoring solution the best in class. You'll work close to the media path - the real-time streaming protocols and multimedia pipelines that carry live and recorded video from cameras in the field to our users - and you'll have the opportunity to work across various technical areas using the latest technologies while using agile development methods.

Very few companies innovate and develop across such a broad range of technologies as Alarm.com. This position is ideal for the candidate who seeks a friendly company culture where one can work closely with smart and highly productive people across a fascinating spectrum of wireless, software, and hardware/device technologies to develop outstanding consumer products.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Designing, implementing and testing new software features across our video streaming services and media pipelines, with guidance from more experienced engineers
- Working with real-time streaming protocols such as RTSP, RTP and WebRTC, and with multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer, to deliver live and recorded video reliably
- Helping investigate and resolve streaming issues across the delivery path, including connectivity and NAT traversal, latency, and stream quality
- Innovating and improving existing products
- Analyzing functional requirements and product specifications
- Assisting with researching, adopting and integrating new technologies
- Taking ownership of projects to ensure their successful completion with respect to deadlines
- Collaborating with Quality Assurance in developing a test plan to ensure successful deployment of updates
- Other duties as assigned

## REQUIREMENTS

- 0+ years of experience; B.S. in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance
- Solid programming skills in C or C++ (coursework, internships, or personal projects)
- Understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/UDP, sockets, and NAT traversal basics
- Exposure to real-time media streaming protocols such as RTSP, RTP, or WebRTC (including ICE/TURN)
- Exposure to multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer or FFmpeg
- Strong English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter, analytical, tenacious problem solver
- Rigorous attention to detail and focus on quality of deliverables
- Proven team experience and comfort in a team-oriented environment
- Passion for working with technology and excitement for creating high quality consumer technology products

## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with C#/.NET
- Familiarity with Linux development environments
- Exposure to video codecs and containers (H.264/H.265, RTP payload formats)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

- Collaborate with outstanding people: We have a strong focus on teamwork, and we work to create a collaborative and welcoming environment that enables our teams to excel.
- Make an immediate impact: You can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You will be empowered to perform as soon as you join the team!
- Work with the latest technologies: You'll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT and SaaS technology. Our tech stack includes C/C++, GStreamer, WebRTC and RTSP alongside .NET, SQL Server, Kafka, Ember.js, as well as native iOS and Android applications.
- Be Empowered: We don't want to micro-manage you. We want you to own stuff and bring your experience to make those products the best in class.
- Long-term employment based on a permanent employment contract (CoE).
- Attractive benefits package: including medical care, life insurance, sports package, annual budget for professional development ($2,000).

## COMPANY INFO

[Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we're innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. We're seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them.

EBS Sp. z o.o. is a dynamically growing Polish technology company, combining decades of innovation with deep expertise in smart security solutions. We are part of the American corporation [Alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com), a leading global provider of intelligent security solutions for homes and businesses.

For more information, please visit [www.alarm.com](http://www.alarm.com) or [ebssmart.com](http://www.ebssmart.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 compliance with labor laws and regulations, even after we have made our employment decision. We will retain this data for a maximum of 3 years after the end of the recruitment process. The data administrator is EBS Sp. z o.o.

## 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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