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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. \nYou 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. \nThis 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. \nResponsibilities: \nLearn and develop an understanding of Alarm.com’s products, customer workflows, and system architecture. \nExecute manual test cases, identify and document defects, and help track issues through resolution and verification. \nAssist in the development, execution, and maintenance of automated UI and API tests with guidance from more experienced team members. \nCollaborate with Product Managers and Software Engineers to understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and expected behavior. \nParticipate in design and technical discussions to learn about testability, quality, and automation best practices. \nHelp maintain test frameworks, tools, test data, and test environments. \nSupport issue investigation by reviewing logs, validating data, and learning to read and understand code. \nPerform functional, regression, smoke, and sanity testing to support releases. \nLearn how automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and release workflows. \nGain exposure to AI-assisted testing tools and techniques as part of continuous improvement and skill development. \nRequired Qualifications: \nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. \n0-1 years of experience in software testing, quality engineering, internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects. \nBasic programming or scripting experience in Java, Python, or JavaScript. \nFoundational understanding of software testing concepts such as functional and regression testing. \nExposure to UI or API test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman) through coursework, projects, or internships. \nBasic familiarity with Git or other version control systems. \nStrong attention to detail, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. \nClear written and verbal communication skills. \nPreferred Qualifications \nInternship, academic, or personal project experience related to QA, automation, or software development. \nExposure to Agile/Scrum development environments. \nBasic knowledge of SQL or data validation concepts. \nInterest in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and modern quality engineering practices. \nCuriosity about AI-driven or intelligent testing tools and how they can support software quality. \nWHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM? \nCollaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers. \nMake 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! \nGain 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. \nWork 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. \nFocus 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. \nCOMPANY INFO \nAlarm.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. \nFor more information, please visit www.alarm.com. \nCOMPANY BENEFITS \nAlarm.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. \nAlarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer \nIn connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). 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