Senior Automation Engineer (Firmware)

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 we protect.

Why are we hiring?

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

• Build and evolve hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test automation infrastructure to provide rapid, production-like feedback on firmware and system behavior
• Develop and maintain validation frameworks, test harnesses, and environments tailored for embedded and distributed systems
• Create and maintain build and automation pipelines for firmware, including packaging, testing, and deployment workflows
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to provision and manage scalable development and validation environments
• Implement monitoring and logging to track validation system health, performance, and reliability
• Conduct early reviews of product requirements, specifications, and designs to shift validation left and identify issues before implementation
• Troubleshoot and resolve validation, build, and deployment issues to ensure high system availability and fast feedback cycles

What You'll Bring

• Required:
• Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Required: 5+ years of experience in software development, system validation, or automated testing for distributed or embedded systems
• Required: Strong programming skills in Python (PyTest or similar frameworks) with solid object-oriented design principles
• Required: Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks or system-level validation across distributed or embedded systems
• Required: Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and build pipelines for complex systems
• Required: Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across system layers (firmware, services, APIs, infrastructure)
• Required: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments, with strong communication skills
• Preferred:
• PREFERRED: Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, device simulation, or embedded/IoT systems
• PREFERRED: Experience with build tools and dependency management (e.g., CMake, Conan)
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• PREFERRED: Experience with networking and wireless protocols (TCP/IP, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE)
• PREFERRED: Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability in validation or CI systems
• PREFERRED: Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and driving improvements in engineering workflows

Values You'll 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
• 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

Pay and Benefits

The target annual base pay range for this role is $115,100 to $157,500. This target annual base pay range represents our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. We use a market-based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. We carefully tailor individual compensation packages, including base pay, taking into consideration employees' job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and other relevant business factors. Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits.