Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
Alarm.com’s DevOps team is looking for a software engineering-focused summer intern to help design and develop platform tooling and automation that supports the provisioning and management of our infrastructure stacks across VMware, AWS, and Azure. You will work closely with Software Engineering to bring life safety and home automation applications to both on-premises and cloud environments, acting as a key liaison between DevOps, Software Engineering, and Operations. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge DevOps technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Ansible, as well as programming languages like C#, PowerShell, Python, and Go, while ensuring the delivery of automated and scalable solutions.
Alarm.com’s internship program will be held on site at our corporate headquarters located in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
Use of AI Tools
Interns may use AI‑assisted tools to support coding, troubleshooting, documentation, and learning as part of day‑to‑day DevOps work. These tools are intended to enhance productivity and understanding, while all engineering decisions and implementations follow established team standards and review processes.
Responsibilities:
The DevOps Intern will assist with:
Designing and developing solutions to automate the provisioning and management of infrastructure across VMware, AWS, and Azure.
Building, managing, and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, including underlying infrastructure and in‑cluster apps/services, with a focus on reliability, automation, and repeatability.
Participating in continuous improvement activities to enhance platform tooling, CI/CD workflows, and operational reliability.
Assisting with platform observability and automation efforts, including metrics, dashboards, alerts, or supporting tooling.
Assisting in the management and configuration of servers and services using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
Writing high-quality, structured code to support DevOps tasks and automation efforts.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science or a similar engineering program with strong academic performance preferred. Other fields of study may be considered depending on experience.
Prefer a candidate who is a rising senior with a graduation date of May 2027 or December 2026.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in one or more programming languages like C#, Java, Go, Python, and PowerShell.
Exposure to Cloud Platforms like VMware, AWS, and Azure.
Some exposure to configuration management tools like Puppet, Chef, and Ansible.
Experience with Windows or Linux environments, including RedHat, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Windows Server.
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.
WHY WORK FOR 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 team!
Gain well rounded experience: 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.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 5 days a week.
COMPANY INFO
Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on 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's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.
For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.
Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
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, please email your company information and standard agreement to RecruitingPartnerships@Alarm.com.
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