Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Discover Quality Assurance Engineer jobs with Ladders, where professionals can explore vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Employers rely on QA engineers to help ensure software and systems meet functional, performance, security, and reliability standards. Browse roles spanning hands-on testing, test automation, quality engineering, and team leadership.

What Quality Assurance Engineers Do

Quality Assurance Engineers plan and execute testing throughout the software development lifecycle. They analyze requirements, design test cases, identify defects, and work with developers, product managers, and other partners to improve product quality. Depending on the role, they may specialize in manual testing, automated testing, performance testing, or broader quality processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Common qualifications include experience with software testing methodologies, test planning, defect tracking, and clear technical communication. Many positions seek familiarity with automation frameworks, programming or scripting languages, continuous integration and delivery workflows, APIs, databases, and agile development. Specific requirements vary by employer, product, and level of seniority.

Career Paths in Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance Engineers can advance into senior and lead QA roles, test automation engineering, quality engineering management, or software development and reliability-focused careers. Professionals who build expertise in automation, scalable testing strategies, and cross-functional collaboration may find opportunities to take on broader technical and organizational responsibility.

Find Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Quality Assurance Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by employer, location, specialization, and experience level to find a position that fits your career goals.

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$65K - $136K *

Play a key role in ensuring product quality by maintaining compliance with AS9100 standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality processes and deliverab...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in aerospace and defense by leading customer-focused initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs while collaborating with cross-fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Contribute to product excellence by ensuring rigorous verification and validation of hardware, firmware, and software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, execute testing, a...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives across aerospace and defense programs, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve qu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality assurance in aerospace and defense programs by leading customer-focused initiatives, resolving quality issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $122K *

Champion quality assurance in cancer diagnostics by overseeing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across operations. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product launches by ensuring top-notch quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in Python and Swift to enhance demo...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $105K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective issue resolution throughout the ma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$57K - $108K *

Innovate quality assurance processes to enhance product effectiveness across all phases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and drive continuous impro...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $200K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance and excellence in spacecraft hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to oversee assembly, testing, and launch operations, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Engage in quality assurance engineering to elevate product standards and compliance. Collaborate across departments to drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer satisfaction within a dynami...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance initiatives, enhance processes, and support product development in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Collaborate across departments to ensure com...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $137K *

Transform quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance and excellence in engineering services at a nuclear facility. Collaborate with teams to uphold safety standards and enhance operational eff...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at quality assurance initiatives by managing testing for functional, regression, and integration systems. Utilize automation tools and data verification to ensure optimal functiona...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $129K *

Deliver high-quality applications as a Quality Assurance Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and execute test plans, track defects, and assess product readiness for diverse p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing naval systems through automation. Lead the development of automated testing for critical software and hardware, ensuring reliability and performance in both l...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and performance. As a QA Test Engineer, you'll balance testing legacy VB.NET applications with modern web solutions, leveraging cutting-edge t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring our products meet high standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to test APIs, SDKs, and real-time integrations, while building automation for fas...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences across digital and live-streaming platforms. Drive innovation and best practices in a dyn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $98K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading investigations, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance in medical device and pharmaceutical product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing productivity through effective program supervision, resource management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment while ensu...

Brampton, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $160K *

Develop and execute quality assurance processes for large-scale systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing methodologies and ensure software reliability using advanced technol...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring aerospace quality standards are met. Collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain to drive improvements, investigate issues, and support the de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $160K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, developing automated and manual testing solutions to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction across large-scale projects...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of AWS by developing innovative testing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and enhance customer experiences through automated and ma...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Assurance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Assurance Engineer helps ensure that software or systems meet defined quality requirements. Typical work includes designing and running tests, reporting and tracking defects, validating fixes, and collaborating with development and product teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Quality Assurance Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for knowledge of testing methods, test case design, defect management, and software development workflows. Some roles also require automation tools, programming or scripting, API testing, performance testing, or continuous integration experience.

  • Are Quality Assurance Engineer jobs available in automation?question toggle

    Yes. Many QA roles focus on test automation, using frameworks and scripts to run repeatable tests. Job requirements vary, so review each listing for the tools, languages, and experience requested.

  • How can I find Quality Assurance Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Quality Assurance Engineer listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare job details and qualifications to identify roles aligned with your experience.