Quality Engineer

Alarm.com is seeking a Quality Engineer with an interest in Software Development in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering team. In this role, you will support the quality, performance, and reliability of our web and mobile applications through a combination of manual testing, test automation, and modern quality practices.

You will work closely with Product Management, Software Engineering, UX Design, DevOps, and Support while learning how quality is built into Alarm.com products throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 0–1 years of experience in quality engineering, software testing, internships, or academic projects; is eager to grow automation skills; and is curious about emerging tools and techniques—including AI‑assisted testing solutions—to improve test coverage and efficiency.

This role is well‑suited for a motivated engineer at the start of their career who enjoys learning, collaborating with others, and developing a strong foundation in quality engineering.

• →Learn and develop an understanding of Alarm.com’s products, customer workflows, and system architecture.
• →Execute manual test cases, identify and document defects, and help track issues through resolution and verification.
• →Assist in the development, execution, and maintenance of automated UI and API tests with guidance from more experienced team members.
• →Collaborate with Product Managers and Software Engineers to understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and expected behavior.
• →Participate in design and technical discussions to learn about testability, quality, and automation best practices.
• →Help maintain test frameworks, tools, test data, and test environments.
• →Support issue investigation by reviewing logs, validating data, and learning to read and understand code.
• →Perform functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing to support releases.
• →Learn how automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows.
• →Gain exposure to AI‑assisted testing tools and techniques as part of continuous improvement and skill development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0–1 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, internships, co‑ops, or relevant academic projects.
• Basic programming or scripting experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Foundational understanding of software testing concepts such as functional and regression testing.
• Exposure to UI or API test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman) through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Basic familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Internship, academic, or personal project experience related to QA, automation, or software development.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or data validation concepts.
• Interest in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern quality engineering practices.
• Curiosity about AI‑driven or intelligent testing tools and how they can support software quality.

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.

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.

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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
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