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Alarm.com • Tysons, Virginia, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer, early‑career (0–3 years) on the Connected Ecosystem team
Stack/tools: end‑to‑end testing across hardware, firmware, software, and networked systems; test planning, documentation, defect tracking; test environments and automation setup where applicable
Develop understanding of product functionality, system architecture, and data flow; write, execute, and maintain test plans and cases
Perform manual end‑to‑end testing across hardware, firmware, software, and network components; log and track defects to resolution; write clear bug reports
Analyze logs/metrics to troubleshoot root causes; configure and maintain test environments; triage high‑impact issues; collaborate with engineering and product teams
0–3 years QA or related technical experience; problem‑solving and analytical mindset
Ability to learn complex systems quickly; cross‑domain work across hardware, software, and networks
Strong attention to detail, documentation, and communication; self‑motivated with ownership
Exposure to test automation frameworks or tools; coding/scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
Experience analyzing logs/system data or network traffic; familiarity with IoT/embedded or distributed systems
Location & work type: location not specified; job notes indicate in‑person collaboration and that Alarm.com employees work from the office 4 days a we
Quality Engineer – Connected Ecosystem POSITION OVERVIEW Quality 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 ROLE You take ownership of assigned features or systems and proactively identify quality risks You independently investigate issues, gather data, and propose next steps before escalating You produce clear, actionable test documentation and bug reports You continuously expand your technical understanding of the system under test You collaborate effectively with engineering, product, and other QA teams to drive quality forward RESPONSIBILITIES Develop a strong understanding of product functionality, system architecture, and data flow Write, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and supporting documentation Perform manual end‑to‑end testing across hardware, firmware, software, and network components Identify, log, track, and follow defects through resolution Write high‑quality, detailed, and reproducible bug reports Analyze logs, metrics, and system data to troubleshoot and identify root causes Set up, configure, and maintain test environments, devices, and equipment Triage urgent or high‑impact issues, prioritize appropriately, and propose solutions Configure, maintain, and monitor test automation setups where applicable Assess risk and determine appropriate test strategy based on system complexity and impact Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other engineering teams Continuously look for opportunities to improve test coverage, tooling, and processes Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS Required 0–3 years of Quality Assurance or related technical experience
B. A. or B.S. in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
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 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. COMPANY BENEFITS Our 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 Employer In 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.