Alarm.com Reviews

Pros

- Competitive salary with other companies in McLean, VA - Meaningful software engineer projects - Very relaxed culture - Excellent benefits (401k, health, dental, AND pets!) - Big office, but start up vibes

Cons

- Can take a while to get back to you - Interview was INTENSE (4 rounds, not including lunch)

Pros

Healthcare was okay salary very good

Cons

A lot and a lot of stress to meet deadline

Pros

This is the best job I've had. It's a growing company where you are able to contribute and add value on day 1. I feel my ideas and voice is heard, I have the ability to influence decisions and I work with such fun people! I appreciate the little things the company does to show their appreciation such as today's cookie event.

Cons

Some growing pains from going from a small company to a larger one.

Advice to Management

Look at improving benefits (work from home, better 401K, etc.), be more transparent and hold people accountable.

Pros

Joining the company a few months ago, my experience at Alarm.com has been one of the best onboarding experiences I've seen yet. Spending my first three days at Bootcamp in VA with several other new hires was not only beneficial for familiarizing myself with the company history, products, and benefits, but it also introduced me to some amazing people. Everyone I've met thus far has been incredibly helpful and supportive...

Cons

Not physically sitting at headquarters can be tough, but I do see that the VA team is working hard to continuously improve the connectivity to the other locations as they continue to grow. My team goes out of their way whenever they can to make sure I'm included in what is happening within the organization.

Pros

Alarm.com is a very special place! There are lots of incredibly smart and talented people who truly care about the team and our customers. Leadership truly believes in and lives by our corporate values. The company is growing but it often still has a lean/scrappy vibe where you can have a large impact and really drive change without too much red tape. There isn’t a ton of structure and there’s always a million things...

Cons

Some old ways of doing things can sometimes lead to dysfunction. We should continue to work to have more accountability throughout the company.

Advice to Management

Make sure you have the right talent and skill sets tackling the most important projects. Also, HR is moving the company in the right direction with initiatives around talent/performance management -- we need all of management to make it a priority too.

Pros

Alarm.com is innovative and inventive. The company culture is very employee happiness driven and their benefits programs are competitive and comprehensive especially for young professionals that are just starting their careers. The atmosphere is fun and makes you want to get up and go to work!

Cons

Because this company is growing so quickly it is experiencing some 'growing pains'. The Tyson's Corner area is also known for their traffic, so that could also be a negative, but Alarm.com is very metro accessible which is a nice alternative.

Pros

Creative Young environment Social events Company keeps growing New office space

Cons

-Stingy about vacation time use, even when you have it to use -Gives sick days but you’re questioned if you use them -Doesn’t value employees -Doesn’t value growth or career, especially if it doesn’t involved the company -Will do anything to advance the company even at the detriment of employees -Doesn’t value mental health -Probes into employees health and personal info -Critical of employees personal problems...

Advice to Management

Be kind. Be understanding. Be empathetic. Pay better. Show love. Be human. Take care of your people and they will take care of you.

Pros

I have been with Alarm.com for a short time and have been extremely impressed with the way this organization truly sets their employees up for success. Coming form a sub-par environment with my past employer Alarm.com has more than surpassed my expectations when it comes to onboarding, training and really investing in their employees. The common areas in the office at headquarters are beautiful, everyone greets you...

Cons

In my first few weeks I haven't experienced any cons.