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 - $115K *

Help us lead quality execution on the production floor, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in reactor component manufacturing. Collaborate with teams to maintain high standards and drive c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$133K - $161K *

Champion the design and execution of advanced test systems for electronics, leveraging your hardware and software expertise. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance testing efficiency for...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive the engineering and lifecycle management of aviation weather systems, ensuring accurate meteorological data for safe flight operations. Collaborate with teams to streamline processes and enhance...

Yesterday

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

$104K - $194K *

Champion the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, ensuring quality and reliability of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead test engineers in a dynamic, mission-f...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $159K *

Elevate your career by ensuring software quality and compliance in innovative cloud and AI/ML systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and uphold stringent saf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading structural design projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Drive innovative approaches to co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions by leveraging 15+ years of engineering expertise in Navy systems. Drive complex technical problem-solving in design, integration, and testing of advanced warfighting technologies wh...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Grow your career with a dual role ensuring quality assurance and CAD support across engineering designs, enhancing product reliability and compliance throughout the hardware development lifecycle...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Shape the future of quality assurance and CAD design by driving compliance and precision within engineering processes. Contribute to hardware development through thorough inspections and creation of 3...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $265K *

Elevate mission assurance initiatives by leading structured problem-solving, driving compliance, and mentoring teams. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality management systems and ensure effe...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $290K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology by leading reliability efforts for next-gen hardware systems, ensuring robustness through rigorous assessments and cross-functiona...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $261K *

Lead the charge in ensuring hardware reliability for next-gen autonomous systems. Collaborate with top partners to drive rigorous assessments, predictive modeling, and proactive risk mitigation, shapi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $239K *

Architect quality assurance strategies across program life-cycles, ensuring compliance and excellence from proposal to production. Lead cross-functional teams, manage quality budgets, and foster suppl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$129K - $239K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading a team dedicated to enhancing program-wide standards, driving continuous improvement, and fostering collaboration. Your expertise will shape the qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring mission success through rigorous quality and reliability standards. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to assess risks, drive corrective actions, and implem...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI solutions through end-to-end delivery, enhancing code quality and reliability. Lead feature implementation and rigorous evaluation, ensuring optimal performance and security in advanced A...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine core AI systems as you lead end-to-end delivery of features. Drive high-quality code and robust implementations while mentoring peers. Leverage your expertise in ML, data engineering, and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $120K *

Support integrated technical and analytical efforts in systems engineering, ensuring comprehensive requirements management and documentation for effective test evaluations and risk assessments in a co...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower cross-functional teams by providing essential technical and analytical support for system testing and requirements management, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with DoD standards w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $95K *

Transform the inspection landscape by ensuring the integrity of complex mechanical systems across various clinical, laboratory, and infrastructure environments, providing vital quality assurance for s...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $160K *

Drive reliability improvements for datacenter infrastructure, focusing on risk assessment, root cause analysis, and vendor collaboration to enhance availability and performance for AWS customers in a...

Yesterday

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

$138K - $257K *

Drive quality assurance excellence in clinical trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management and maintain inspection re...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a QA Tester, driving quality assurance and automation for Appian applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and application performance in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$58K - $108K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by implementing robust systems and software processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with contractual requirements while driving continuou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $251K *

Lead the enhancement of Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement in quality processes...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.