Manager/Staff Software Engineer - Firmware Quality

About SimpliSafe

We’re a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re 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 don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

We’re 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, we’re 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 You’ll Do:

SimpliSafe is seeking a highly experienced and hands-on Firmware Quality En to lead our team of test automation engineers. The successful candidate will ensure the quality of embedded software in SimpliSafe’s hardware security products, leveraging their extensive programming skills in Python.

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality releases on time, developing, executing, and automating feature-level and system-level tests.
• Review and contribute to firmware specifications, creating comprehensive test plans with stakeholder buy-in, and validating that features meet requirements.
• Quantify system performance metrics, including reliability, scalability, load, and throughput, and improve automation suites and test harnesses.
• Communicate test details, result summaries, and release status clearly and efficiently across multiple organizational levels.
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering their career development and ensuring they perform the roles above effectively

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience of leading a team of software engineers
• Proficiency in Python programming, with demonstrable experience in leveraging Python-based automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and their practical application within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Capability to operate both independently and within team settings, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, facilitating clear and efficient interaction across multiple organizational levels.

Technical Skills:

• Strong expertise in Python3 and PyTest, as well as CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or equivalent infrastructure.
• 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 with testing audio and video technologies.

What Values You'll Share:

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for customers and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging oneself and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - “No job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - A track record of investing in developing others and helping others succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often-ambiguous environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Likewise, we are committed to full support of qualified individuals in hiring and employment. In keeping with this commitment, we will work with qualified individuals with disabilities to assess whether a reasonable accommodation may be provided to perform the essential functions of their role, absent undue hardship. 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 careers@simplisafe.com.

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Last updated on Aug 8, 2024