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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$86K - $136K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance and compliance across critical manufacturing processes, while collaborating closely with engineering and operations to enhance safety, reliability, and ad...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence across the product lifecycle by managing supplier and customer quality initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and ensure hi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to ensuring quality excellence in high-voltage product innovations. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing to support NPI projects, driving compliance and proact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Advance quality engineering initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance and timely delivery of products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by applying quality principles across design, production, and evaluation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and performance while driving continuo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of quality manufacturing processes for next-gen networking hardware products, ensuring robust evaluation and continuous improvement in collaboration with engineering and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $129K *

Transform quality assurance by leading batch disposition and compliance efforts. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness and ensure timely release of drug substances...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading quality systems development and improvement. Enhance product reliability and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and foste...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge Mission Integration Systems by collaborating with engineering teams and customers to deliver complex technical solutions that drive project success and innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of product quality assurance by overseeing contract manufacturer transfers, enhancing processes, and leading a dedicated QC team to ensure compliance with rigorous industry standards fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop software solutions, ensuring quality and performance. Collaborate with experts to enhance electronic data processing systems and deliver innovative applicatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Analyze and develop software solutions for electronic data processing systems, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate with experts to create customized applications and enhance us...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive the development of innovative software solutions, collaborating with experts to design, test, and implement applications that meet user needs while adhering to industry standards and best practi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and manage software solutions for advanced electronic data processing systems, ensuring high standards in design, testing, and documentation while collaborating with experts to meet user needs...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing missile warning and defense systems through innovative software testing. Collaborate with experts to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of critical rada...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $103K *

Drive customer satisfaction by managing quality issues and complaints. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and enhance processes, ensuring compliance with quality standards...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to execute comprehensive manual testing for web-based SaaS and mobile applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to ensure high-quality software...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$91K - $146K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in software development for mission-critical database solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment to create high-quality software that meets the needs of glob...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of quality assurance for features, ensuring robust testing and collaboration across teams. Drive risk-based planning, automation, and continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment, su...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions for PCB assemblies, collaborating with engineers to enhance product quality and efficiency while resolving complex test failures a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, driving continuous improvements in product and process quality while overseeing compliance and implementing effective quality systems across various manufact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality and driving process improvements. As a key contributor, you'll engage in diverse quality engineering projects, ensuring robust compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead quality initiatives, drive Lean practices, and enhance manufacturing standards. Collaborate across facilities to ensure top-tier quality and mentor teams for continuous...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a key player, you'll establish quality standards, monitor performance, and collaborate across departments to enhance efficie...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and compliance with standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, reduce waste, and maintain documentation. Drive performance improvements while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.