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Full-Time

Quality Engineer

Access Control

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Alarm.com

Alarm.com

1,001-5,000 employees

Integrated smart security solutions for businesses

Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software
Energy

Junior

Vienna, VA, USA

Employees are required to work from the office 4 days a week.

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant discipline.
  • Attention to detail and ability to provide clear, informative test steps, particularly in relation to hardware testing.
  • Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, time management, and analysis skills, with a focus on hardware.
  • Self-motivated with strong technical and communication skills, and a deep interest in product quality.
  • Team-focused, with a proven track record of thriving in a collaborative environment.
  • Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the team’s success.
  • Humble, ‘Willing to Learn’ mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Assume an enterprising role, wear multiple hats, work in a highly collaborative environment, and own the testing process end-to-end.
  • Work closely with the product development team and third-party hardware providers to ensure the quality of access control systems, carefully balancing risk and delivery.
  • Developing test plans, documenting appropriate defects, and providing relevant data for test reporting.
  • Triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose a resolution, particularly in relation to hardware issues and interactions with software systems.
  • Work independently, raise issues, and take corrective action, particularly in the context of hardware-software integration.
  • Set up and maintain test environments for ensuring successful testing conditions.
  • Applying test methodology, engineering, and product knowledge in certification of products and weekly deployments.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Alarm.com offers smart security solutions for businesses by integrating security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into a single app. This allows small to medium-sized businesses to efficiently monitor and control their premises while saving time and money. Unlike competitors that focus on individual security aspects, Alarm.com provides a comprehensive system that addresses multiple needs. The company partners with authorized service providers to deliver customized solutions and generates revenue through equipment sales and ongoing service fees.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$164.5M

Headquarters

Tysons, Virginia

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The release of the new 8-channel SVR demonstrates Alarm.com's commitment to continuous product innovation and meeting market demands.
  • The growing market for smart security and home energy management systems presents significant growth opportunities for Alarm.com.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with All Secure, enhance Alarm.com's market reach and credibility in providing state-of-the-art security solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape includes major players like ADT, Amazon, and Honeywell, which could impact Alarm.com's market share.
  • The complexity of integrating multiple systems (security, energy management, etc.) could lead to technical challenges and customer dissatisfaction.

What makes Alarm.com unique

  • Alarm.com offers an integrated system that combines security, lighting, locks, video surveillance, and energy management into a single app, unlike competitors who may offer these services separately.
  • Their business model of partnering with authorized service providers ensures customized solutions and a steady revenue stream through ongoing service fees, setting them apart from DIY security solutions.
  • The focus on small to medium-sized businesses and commercial enterprises allows Alarm.com to tailor their offerings to meet the specific needs of these clients, unlike broader market competitors.