Explore Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Quality Assurance Engineers help organizations deliver reliable, secure, and user-friendly products. From planning test strategies to identifying defects and improving development processes, these professionals play a critical role across software, technology, healthcare, finance, and other industries. Explore vetted Quality Assurance Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.

What Quality Assurance Engineers Do

Quality Assurance Engineers assess products and systems throughout the development lifecycle. They create test plans, execute manual and automated tests, document issues, and collaborate with engineering and product teams to resolve problems. Many roles also involve building test frameworks, validating APIs, checking performance, and helping teams adopt continuous testing practices.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with software testing methodologies, defect-tracking tools, and programming or scripting languages. Knowledge of test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, databases, and API testing can be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work across teams are important in both manual and automation-focused positions.

Quality Assurance Engineer Career Paths

Quality professionals can advance into senior or lead QA roles, quality engineering management, test architecture, software development, or broader engineering leadership. Specializations may include automation, performance, security, mobile, embedded systems, and regulated-industry testing. Career paths vary based on experience, technical strengths, and the needs of each organization.

Find Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Search Quality Assurance Engineer listings by location, experience level, and areas of expertise to find roles aligned with your goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by managing CAPA processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality systems and foster continuous improvem...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$73K - $95K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure thorough testing, validate requirements, and mitigate risks throughout the software development lif...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $156K *

Champion quality assurance in aerospace systems by ensuring compliance with safety standards and specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop inspection plans and oversee testing...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee quality assurance and control activities, manage inspection staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Leverage your expertise to enhance processes and dr...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $160K *

Engineer robust testing strategies for mission-critical space operations, ensuring software reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate capabilities and drive cont...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $178K *

Serve as a key contributor in test and evaluation support for military medical systems, ensuring effective planning, execution, and documentation of testing events to meet operational objectives and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality and support su...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $100K *

Optimize quality systems to ensure excellence in incoming material, processes, and products while collaborating with teams to resolve quality issues and enhance customer satisfaction during launch act...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a QA Automation Engineer, leading automated testing efforts with 7-10 years of experience to ensure software quality and reliability, collaborating with teams to refine proces...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $131K *

Champion quality excellence by leading QA efforts, mentoring teams, and enhancing automation practices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $103K *

Unlock potential by creating and maintaining advanced electrical and optical testers. Validate software, analyze data, and enhance signal integrity while collaborating with engineers to drive yield im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $120K *

Elevate your career by designing and maintaining automated test frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across web, API, and backend services while integrating testing in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a QA Engineer, ensuring top-notch quality for legal software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and automate tests, driving excellence in product rel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Drive the evaluation and enhancement of security systems for DHS. Lead test engineers in planning, execution, and analysis while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakehold...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex testing programs, ensuring project success through technical guidance, project management, and operational excellence in testing facilities. Drive continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$76K - $114K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance initiatives, ensuring product safety and compliance while managing a dedicated team. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate across departments to enhance eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$72K - $93K *

Contribute to the validation and testing of Enterprise NVMe SSDs by developing test cases, scripts, and maintaining lab equipment. Utilize AI tools to enhance testing processes and ensure compliance w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing a robust Quality Management System to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and foster a culture...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by owning regression testing, validating features on new hardware, and designing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Drive procurement quality assurance and compliance for federal projects. Collaborate with teams to manage the lifecycle of materials ensuring adherence to specifications. Lead vendor inspections and d...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality by designing and executing automation tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance and scalability of our digital platform...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by ensuring software quality for enterprise applications through comprehensive testing, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions that me...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$67K - $114K *

Unlock potential by ensuring quality in software solutions through rigorous testing, collaboration, and documentation. Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver defect-free applications that enhan...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $114K *

Champion quality assurance efforts in a dynamic environment, ensuring software excellence through rigorous testing and collaboration. Drive improvements in SaaS applications while supporting a transfo...

Reston, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $181K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and successful program execution within the Standard Missile Program, driving continu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Assurance Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Assurance Engineer plans and performs testing to help ensure products and systems meet functional, performance, reliability, and security requirements. They identify and document defects and work with development teams to prevent recurring issues.

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

    Common qualifications include software testing experience, test planning, defect tracking, and familiarity with manual or automated testing. Depending on the role, employers may also look for programming skills, automation frameworks, API testing, CI/CD knowledge, and strong communication and analytical abilities.

  • Are Quality Assurance Engineer jobs available for $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and specialization, but many senior, specialized, and leadership-level QA opportunities can offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Ladders features vetted professional jobs in this salary range.

  • What industries hire Quality Assurance Engineers?question toggle

    Quality Assurance Engineers work in industries such as software and technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and e-commerce. Their work helps organizations validate products, applications, and systems before and after release.

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

    Building expertise in automation, performance or security testing, cloud technologies, and continuous integration can support career growth. Professionals may also advance into senior QA, quality engineering leadership, test architecture, or related software engineering roles.