Quality Engineer

Alarm.com • Tysons, VA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• medical plans with company subsidies
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• 401(k) with an employer match
• paid vacation that increases with tenure
• paid holidays
• wellness time
• paid maternity and bonding leave
• company-paid disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level