Senior Automation Engineer (Firmware)

Job Description

Job Description

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, Wednesday, or Thursday – 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

• 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
• Use 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 BringRequired

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, system validation, or automated testing for distributed or embedded systems
• Strong programming skills in Python (PyTest or similar frameworks) with solid object-oriented design principles
• Experience designing and implementing automation frameworks or system-level validation across distributed or embedded systems
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and build pipelines for complex systems
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across system layers (firmware, services, APIs, infrastructure)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional environments, with strong communication skills

Strongly Preferred

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, device simulation, or embedded/IoT systems
• Experience with build tools and dependency management (e.g., CMake, Conan)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with networking and wireless protocols (TCP/IP, WiFi, Bluetooth, LTE)
• Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and observability in validation or CI systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and driving improvements in engineering workflows

What 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 (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.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $118,100 to $173,300

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. More details can be found here.

We're committed to fair and equitable pay practices, as well as pay transparency. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.

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 [email protected] .