Software Engineer II, Automation

NRG Energy; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch on site

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee/Friends/Family discounts

Onsite health clinic

Medical/dental/vision/life coverage

401(k) + Employer Match

Job summary

NRG Energy is seeking an experienced embedded test automation engineer to design, develop, and maintain automated tests for our smart home/security platforms. You will partner with software, hardware, and QA teams to ensure reliable, scalable test coverage across API, UI, and system levels.

The role requires strong Python skills, hands-on Linux debugging, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. You will drive automation improvements, reduce flaky tests, and contribute to a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional embedded test automation experience.
• 3+ years of Python experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for software design, development and review.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems, debugging and system-level troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python automated tests for API, UI, and system-level scenarios.
• Review manual test cases and identify automation candidates.
• Debug test failures and reduce flaky tests.
• Participate in code reviews and follow automation best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, hardware and QA engineers on integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain automated unit and functional tests.

Skills

Python

Embedded test automation

Linux debugging

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Prompt engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Our mission is to redefine the home experience with tech and services to create a smarter, greener, safer home that saves our customers money every month.

In this role, you'll design, develop, and maintain automated tests for Vivint's smart home security system. You will work closely with panel software engineers, QA, hardware engineers and product teams to deliver reliable, secure, and innovative smart home experiences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python automated tests for API, UI, and system level scenarios for panels and peripheral devices.
• Review manual test cases and identify candidates for automation.
• Debug test failures and proactively reduce flaky tests.
• Participate in code reviews and follow automation best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, hardware and manual quality engineers on integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain automated unit and functional tests.

What we’re looking for

Required

• 3+ years of professional, embedded test automation experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Python.
• Proven ability to take initiative and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work well in cross‑functional teams.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for software design, development, and review, including strong prompt engineering skills and the ability to work across multiple models/tools and select the right one for each task.
• Solid understanding of embedded/IoT systems and device communication fundamentals.
• Hands‑on experience working with Linux‑based systems, including debugging and system‑level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with source control (Git), containers (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) for automated testing and deployment.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware‑software integration challenges effectively.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment, managing competing priorities, and consistently delivering high‑quality work on time.

Preferred experience with the following technologies

• Experience testing or automating embedded systems, IoT devices, or gateways.
• Familiarity with networked device behavior in lab or production‑like environments.
• Understanding of wireless and device connectivity concepts (WiFi, BLE, etc.).
• Experience debugging system‑level issues such as performance, connectivity, or stability problems.
• Exposure to serial communication and device diagnostics (UART/console access).
• Experience working with event‑driven systems or message‑based architectures.
• Experience improving test reliability and reducing flaky tests in large‑scale automation suites.
• Exposure to hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) or lab‑based testing environments.
• Experience collaborating with firmware or platform teams.
• Familiarity with Linux internals (processes, services, logs).
• Experience contributing to shared automation frameworks or tools.

Why Join Us

Work on cutting‑edge smart home technology that impacts millions of customers. Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and growth.

Perks

• Free daily lunch and drinks on site.
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time away.
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts.
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline.
• 401(k) + Employer Match.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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