Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Explore Quality Assurance Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Quality Assurance Engineers help teams deliver reliable products by designing tests, identifying defects, improving development processes, and verifying that software meets user and business requirements. Browse vetted opportunities across industries and experience levels.

What Does a Quality Assurance Engineer Do?

Quality Assurance Engineers plan and perform testing throughout the software development lifecycle. Their work may include creating test plans and test cases, running manual and automated tests, documenting and prioritizing defects, and collaborating with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. Many roles also focus on expanding automated test coverage, improving release processes, and preventing recurring quality issues.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with software testing methodologies, test automation, defect tracking, and continuous integration and delivery. Depending on the role, useful technical skills may include programming or scripting, API and database testing, and familiarity with testing frameworks and cloud-based development environments. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across teams are valuable in both hands-on and senior positions.

Quality Assurance Engineer Career Paths

Quality Assurance Engineers can grow into senior quality engineering, test automation, software development in test, quality leadership, or engineering management roles. Some professionals specialize in areas such as performance, security, mobile, or platform testing. The right path depends on your technical interests, industry experience, and the scope of responsibility you want.

Find Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted Quality Assurance Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by specialization, seniority, location, and work arrangement, then focus your search on positions that fit your skills and career goals. Job availability and compensation vary by employer, location, and experience.

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$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...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive design quality and manufacturability across product lifecycles. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify Critical-to-Quality requirements, mitigate risks, an...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   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...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence across aerospace and defense programs, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues, leveragin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Champion quality excellence by managing a comprehensive quality system, leading internal audits, overseeing compliance with AS9100 and ISO standards, and driving initiatives to enhance product quality...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Transform quality engineering by establishing scalable automated testing practices, partnering across teams to ensure reliable software delivery and foster a culture of excellence in software developm...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $89K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards, while leading corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts across departments to enhance product qu...

Cambridge, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

5 days 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...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

2 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...

5 days 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

$76K - $95K *

Empower quality assurance by analyzing data to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement field campaigns for enhanced product reliability and performance in mining equipment across global site...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence through ISO/AS certification, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across departments to uphold standards and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by implementing and monitoring AS9100 standards, conducting audits, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Drive quality assurance processes for embedded software, ensuring release integrity and testing environments are robust while collaborating seamlessly across teams to deliver reliable products that me...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $90K *

Unlock potential by shaping quality processes and ensuring compliance within fast-paced manufacturing. Collaborate across departments to enhance product standards and lead quality audits while driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product quality by leading quality assurance efforts in the medical device sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Help us ensure quality and compliance in modernizing critical government systems. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you'll lead UI testing, develop test plans, and validate security and accessibility s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring top-notch quality and compliance in government information systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by ensuring compliance and functionality in modernizing critical government systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate user interfaces and enhance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Assurance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Assurance Engineer tests software and helps prevent defects by planning test coverage, running manual or automated tests, documenting issues, and working with engineering teams to improve product quality.

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

    Commonly requested skills include software testing, test case design, test automation, defect tracking, and communication. Some roles also require programming or scripting, API testing, database knowledge, and experience with continuous integration tools.

  • Are Quality Assurance Engineer jobs available remotely?question toggle

    Some employers offer remote or hybrid Quality Assurance Engineer positions, while others require on-site work. Review each listing for its location and work-arrangement details.

  • How can I advance my Quality Assurance Engineer career?question toggle

    You can build expertise in automation, programming, performance or security testing, and quality processes. Career paths may lead to senior quality engineering, software development in test, quality leadership, or engineering management.

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

    Search Ladders for vetted Quality Assurance Engineer listings and review salary, responsibilities, qualifications, location, and work arrangement. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, employer, and location.