Staff Automation Engineer - Firmware Quality
Staff Automation Engineer - Firmware Quality
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About SimpliSafe
Were a high-tech home security company thats passionate about protecting the life youve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And weve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career youre building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We dont just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.
Were embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days typically Tuesday and Wednesday working together in person and choosing where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.
Why are we hiring
Well were growing and thriving. So we need smart talented and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.
What Youll Do:
SimpliSafe is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Staff Software Engineer in Test. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementation of test automation infrastructure ensuring the quality of embedded software in SimpliSafes hardware security products. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming skills in Python experience in automation frameworks
Primary responsibilities include:
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration with software development teams manual Quality Assurance (QA) personnel and key stakeholders to ascertain and enhance the quality of embedded software within SimpliSafes portfolio of hardware security solutions.
- Design and implement automated test scripts using Python to augment testing capabilities and coverage thereby mitigating risk and enhancing system reliability.
- Architect cultivate and augment specialized test frameworks and testing environments tailored to the unique requirements of embedded systems.
- Develop software interfaces that interact seamlessly with SimpliSafes hardware encompassing both holistic system configurations and specialized test harnesses.
- Conduct proactive reviews of product requirements behavioral specifications and design documents to initiate test development in the early stages thereby facilitating the identification of potential issues prior to actual software implementation.
- Maintain currency with emergent technologies and methodologies in the software testing landscape leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in either software development or automated test development.
- Provide technical guidance to other team members lead the efforts of a small team and provide mentorship to less experienced team members.
- Lead cross functional automation initiatives to support new and existing products/features
- Implement process improvements to enhance the quality process of firmware automation deliverables.
- Solid software architecture and design experience
- Proficiency in an Object Oriented programming language with a preference for Python.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and their practical application within a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in Object Oriented Software Design Python3 PyTest as well as CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or equivalent infrastructure.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and root cause complex issues that result in clear and actionable work items.
- Practical experience in wireless communication protocols such as WiFi Bluetooth and LTE.
- Familiarity with networking protocols and standards including but not limited to TCP/IP and Ethernet.
- Experience or familiarity with testing audio and video technologies is an asset.
- Previous embedded testing experience a plus
What Values Youll Share
- Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers putting them at the core of our work and developing strong long-term relationships with them.
- Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
- No Ego - Maintaining a no job too small attitude and an open inclusive and humble style.
- One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
- Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
- Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.
What We Offer
- A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe inclusive environment where you can build grow and thrive
- A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together give opportunities to network mentor and develop and advocate for change.
We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of a position or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
