Software Engineer II, Automation

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future-and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com. Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

The Role:

Vivint is seeking a QA Engineer to help deliver tests for our next generation products. Work with a highly skilled QA Team. Validate software fixes and proper operation of embedded linux devices. Manually test and validate fixes. Run automation, documents and write new automated tests for products. Write and updates defects for the products. Develop test automation in Python. Work closely with development teams and have a key role in delivering reliable quality products. Understand and troubleshoot complex end to end systems. Participate in Alpha and Beta testing, collaborate with mobile, platform and video QA teams on complex end to end issues. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge IoT devices, code and maintain automation which directly impacts the quality of our products and ensure superior customer experience.

What we are looking for:

• Hands on experience with Linux and Python.
• Experience with Embedded device testing
• CS or EE educational background
• Exposure to C and C++
• Experience with Mobile devices and Cloud systems.
• Experience in software troubleshooting approaches and techniques
• Understanding of networking technology such as Wifi, Cell and Zwave
• Ability to triage issues, react well to changes, work with teams and ability to multi-task
• Solid verbal/written communication
• Organized and excited about technology!

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

SAFETY:

Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employees must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.