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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality and reliability through automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues while mentoring others to achieve excellence in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $106K *

Transform quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives, ensuring robust test strategies, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive excellence in software delivery through effective collabora...

Florida, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS cardiac device management platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing and advocate for seamle...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality through rigorous testing, developing test plans, and executing integration tests, while mentoring junior analysts and enhancing QA pr...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in revolutionizing quality assurance automation, driving innovative testing solutions and frameworks that enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a rapidly ev...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring enterprise applications meet high standards for reliability, usability, and performance while collab...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading automated testing initiatives for cloud-based ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various business processes and upgrades...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data integrity by overseeing comprehensive quality control processes, collaborating with teams to enhance testing frameworks, and leveraging advanced SQL and Python skills to ensure accuracy t...

Bethesda, MDRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance excellence across cloud, IoT, and firmware systems by designing and executing innovative test strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and perf...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Build quality into impactful software solutions by shaping testing strategies, creating test plans, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable, user-ready...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock your potential as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, ensuring compliance with DO-178 and DO-254 standards. Collaborate with engineers and certification authorities to enhance software quali...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies. Manage teams, coordinate cross-functional testing, and oversee automated testing frameworks...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $146K *

Optimize quality processes and drive continuous improvement to ensure product excellence. Collaborate across teams to resolve quality issues and implement best practices in adherence to industry stand...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality assurance and compliance by leading independent reviews of proposals and project deliverables, ensuring adherence to requirements and enhancing overall project integrity through metic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in advancing enterprise automation capabilities, driving quality engineering innovation, and influencing strategic decisions across a rapidly growing organization, enhancing software r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...

Kentucky, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate the quality assurance process by managing UAT, bug triage, and CI/CD systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless communication and proactive quality management throughout th...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $141K *

Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of secure platform capabilities for enterprise clients, collaborating across teams to define product scope, manage complex requirements, and ensure successful delivery in highl...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.