Quality Engineer

Alarm Com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays & PTO

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Casual dress

Job summary

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.

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

Software testing concepts

Test automation

Git

Attention to detail

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related

Tools

Selenium

Cypress

Playwright

Postman

Git

Job description

Position Overview

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Work with the latest technologies: You’ll gain exposure to a broad spectrum of IoT, SaaS and M2M technologies including wireless communication, video monitoring, smart home automation, web development, and backend application development and hosting.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand‑out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.

Company Info

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more. Alarm.com earned the Top Workplace™ award for our employee culture and the meaningful work we do to give property owners peace of mind, help them conserve energy and water, and stay connected to loved ones. We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

Company Benefits

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, a health savings account option with company contribution, 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays and paid time off increasing with tenure, paid maternity and paternity leave, company paid STD/LTD and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a casual dress 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 contract positions, record keeping 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.

Base Salary Range

$85,000—$85,000 USD