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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through rigorous testing and inspections. Collaborate with suppliers and service providers to ensure compliance with safety standards and driv...

Yesterday

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

$150K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing. As a Test Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise in web applications and advanced testing frameworks to ensure ro...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$79K - $90K *

Drive quality assurance by executing internal audits, enhancing process controls, and recommending improvements to ensure compliance and operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical leader, driving quality improvement initiatives. Utilize your analytical expertise to optimize systems, elevate quality performance, and influence long-term quality...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Elevate our quality engineering practices by driving automation and in-sprint testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize testing processe...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join us to lead a team focused on software quality initiatives, bridging customer needs with engineering excellence. Drive improvements, establish best practices, and ensure high-quality software solu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team to enhance software quality initiatives, ensuring high-quality solutions through collaboration with engineering and customer support. Drive continuous improvement and establish best practi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex test and evaluation activities, analyzing system requirements, and developing strategies to ensure mission-critical effectiveness and risk management in collaborati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion validation excellence by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and oversee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $194K *

Elevate product quality by ensuring compliance with standards and driving improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Utilize expertise in quality management systems to enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Innovate quality assurance processes to enhance product reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in manufacturing and supplier quality, ensuring adhere...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $154K *

Lead the charge in building automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring software qualit...

Virginia, MNRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Transform the QA landscape by designing and implementing automated testing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline release processes through innov...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Lead the charge in building automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript, ensuring soft...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Drive the development of automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring faster releases wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $128K *

Empower a culture of quality by ensuring compliance and excellence in proposal submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quality management plans and review service level agreeme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $128K *

Empower success by ensuring quality and compliance in proposal submissions, authoring management plans, and reviewing SLAs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling proposals that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team focused on ensuring supplier quality through assessments and audits, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and optimizing supply chain strategies for enhanced performance and operati...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Oversee daily Quality Assurance operations, ensuring compliance with cGMP and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities while mentoring QA personnel and maintaining the Qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $115K *

Lead geotechnical projects, conducting field investigations and analyses. Collaborate with a skilled team to prepare design recommendations, manage costs, and ensure project success across residential...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$107K - $119K *

Join our dynamic team as a Quality Engineer to ensure top-quality standards in our manufacturing processes and supplier performance, driving continuous improvements and implementing Lean Six Sigma met...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the quality of embedded firmware through innovative testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability while thriving in an Agi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative test automation. Leverage your expertise in Selenium and Java to design and maintain robust automated testing frameworks...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $187K *

Lead a team of Test Automation Engineers to design and implement innovative test solutions, ensuring product reliability and safety through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and hand...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.