Quality Engineer

Alarm.com

Tysons, Virginia

Full Time

Posted June 19, 2026

$70k - $85k· Est.

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Job Description

Alarm.com is seeking a Quality Engineer with an interest in Software Development in Test (SDET) to join our Quality Engineering team.

Key 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.

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.
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.

Benefits & Perks

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 .
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.