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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$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

$76K - $127K *

Lead the development of test systems for RF and microelectronic devices, collaborating across engineering disciplines to design fixtures, automate testing, and analyze data, ensuring quality and compl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Help us enhance software quality by designing and executing test plans, automating tests, and collaborating with developers. This role offers opportunities for growth in test automation and quality le...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$155K - $200K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by ensuring zero-defect quality in automotive semiconductor products. Lead quality performance, drive problem-solving initiatives, and maintain compliance with industry s...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $158K *

Elevate product quality by leading root cause analysis, mentoring engineers, and ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement in r...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Champion quality excellence by applying principles across design, production, and evaluation. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance performance, driving improvements in product relia...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Pioneer supplier quality excellence in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate across teams to ensure quality standards from design to production, driving continuous improvement and resolving c...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality through rigorous evaluations, collaboration, and continuous improvement strategies. Drive compliance with quality standards while engaging in supplier se...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

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

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leveraging your expertise in hardware and supplier quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver exceptional solutions that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $178K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives across design, production, and supplier processes, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Champion quality excellence by leading Statistical Process Control initiatives, enhancing production processes, and driving proactive quality management across multiple sites to ensure optimal perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Lead Supplier Quality Engineering efforts to enhance product quality and supplier performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $235K *

Bring your expertise to a pivotal Quality Engineer role, overseeing end-to-end user experiences across teams. Drive test strategies, enhance automation, and ensure quality in high-risk areas while col...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and executing test plans, ensuring software meets specifications. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and readiness while leading QA efforts in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion reactor safety analyses to enhance design and deployment of advanced nuclear systems. Lead evaluations of reactor behavior under various conditions, ensuring safety margins and regulatory com...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and integrate advanced Strategic Weapons Systems for naval applications, driving innovation from concept to full lifecycle support while ensuring compliance and operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $166K *

Analyze and support High Time in Service quality projects, driving problem-solving processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engine and thermal system reliability while achiev...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $110K *

Unlock potential by ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards through rigorous analysis and continuous improvement in quality control processes. Collaborate effectively with management to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading process optimization and statistical analysis. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards through rig...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team by developing automated test programs for Salesforce in a regulated environment. Collaborate with engineers to ensure system compliance and reliability while gain...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality and compliance. As a Senior Operations Quality Engineer, you'll drive continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of physics-based machining simulation software through hands-on testing, engineering analysis, and automation, while collaborating with cross-fu...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading inspections, implementing standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to analyze defects, enhance supplier qualit...

Today

  •   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.