Quality Engineer I

Quality Engineer ITysons, VirginiaQuality Engineer – Connected EcosystemPosition OverviewQuality Engineers on the Connected Ecosystem team are responsible for validating the integration of a wide variety of smart home devices within Alarm.com's ecosystem. This role has a strong focus on functional testing of end-to-end systems and provides hands-on exposure to the full product stack, including software, firmware, hardware, and networked systems.This position is well-suited for new graduates or early-career Quality Engineers who are self-starters, demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, and are eager to grow their technical skills. Successful candidates are strong problem solvers who are comfortable working with incomplete information, learning complex systems, and proactively identifying risk. You will be expected not only to execute tests, but to think critically about system behavior and drive quality improvements.What Success Looks Like In This RoleYou take ownership of assigned features or systems and proactively identify quality risksYou independently investigate issues, gather data, and propose next steps before escalatingYou produce clear, actionable test documentation and bug reportsYou continuously expand your technical understanding of the system under testYou collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and other QA teams to drive quality forwardResponsibilitiesDevelop a strong understanding of product functionality, system architecture, and data flowWrite, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and supporting documentationPerform manual end-to-end testing across hardware, firmware, software, and network componentsIdentify, log, track, and follow defects through resolutionWrite high-quality, detailed, and reproducible bug reportsAnalyze logs, metrics, and system data to troubleshoot and identify root causesSet up, configure, and maintain test environments, devices, and equipmentTriage urgent or high-impact issues, prioritize appropriately, and propose solutionsConfigure, maintain, and monitor test automation setups where applicableAssess risk and determine appropriate test strategy based on system complexity and impactCollaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other engineering teamsContinuously look for opportunities to improve test coverage, tooling, and processesOther duties as assignedRequirementsRequired0–3 years of Quality Assurance or related technical experienceB.A. or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant disciplineStrong problem-solving and analytical skills with a methodical approach to troubleshootingDemonstrated technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quicklyAbility to work across hardware, software, and networked systemsComfort working with incomplete information and ambiguous problemsStrong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindsetSelf-motivated with a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountabilityStrong written and verbal communication skillsTeam-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectivelyNice to HaveExposure to test automation frameworks or toolsFamiliarity with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, etc.)Experience analyzing logs, system data, or network trafficExposure to IoT, embedded, or distributed systemsPlease 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 4 days a week.Company InfoAlarm.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 BenefitsOur total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity EmployerIn 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 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.#LI-KM1JR105610The 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.$85,000 - $85,000 USD