Quality Test Engineer Jobs

Quality Test Engineers help ensure that products and systems meet requirements for performance, reliability, safety, and usability. Browse vetted Quality Test Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Positions span software, hardware, manufacturing, and other industries where rigorous testing supports dependable products and services.

What Quality Test Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and specialty, but may include designing test plans, developing automated or manual test cases, analyzing results, documenting defects, and working with engineering and product teams to resolve issues. Quality Test Engineers may also help improve testing processes and ensure products satisfy technical specifications and regulatory or customer requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience with test methodologies, quality assurance practices, defect-tracking tools, and clear technical documentation. Depending on the role, valuable skills may include programming and test automation, data analysis, knowledge of testing frameworks, and familiarity with industry standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills help engineers collaborate across teams and translate findings into practical improvements.

Explore Quality Test Engineer Careers

Quality Test Engineer titles and requirements differ across organizations. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required expertise, location, and compensation details. Ladders features vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their background and career goals.

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$125K - $150K *

Lead a distributed engineering team to deliver high-quality software solutions. Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive bus...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving the execution of complex data center construction projects. Lead planning, manage resources, and optimize client service while ensuring quality and financial performance acr...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Elevate our proposal management efforts by leading strategic submissions, fostering collaboration among teams, and enhancing our pursuit capabilities to secure high-value projects that improve infrast...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate across departments, analyze data, and drive decision-making to ensure accuracy and complian...

Pomona, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $175K *

Drive the integration of AI tools into a secure cloud platform for capital markets, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with top law firms and engineering teams to enhance document wo...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $215K *

Architect innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, driving platform direction and enabling deep specialists. You'll tackle high-leverage problems that define our future capabilities and e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion project management excellence to boost organizational efficiency and client satisfaction. Guide and develop teams while liaising with sponsors and vendors to ensure project success. Lead init...

Kentucky, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $188K *

Elevate your career by designing and building innovative data solutions that empower genomic research and analysis. Collaborate with scientists in a fast-paced R&D environment to support impactful dis...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $193K *

Drive the future of rail engineering by managing complex rolling stock projects. Leverage your expertise in vehicle design and modifications to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$135K - $160K *

Elevate healthcare outcomes by designing scalable web applications that enhance radiology workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop robust backend services and mentor fellow engineers in a...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end SIT testing strategy, leading QA teams and ensuring quality across projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop test plans, oversee execution, and drive continuous improvem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $173K *

Architect AI-driven solutions that enhance business processes and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable applications, ensuring compliance wit...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Transform enterprise software deployment by leveraging DevSecOps principles and cloud technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize legacy systems and enhance application lifecycle man...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Pioneer GxP compliance in digital quality management, ensuring software and AI products meet regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance quality processes and support audits, drivin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $193K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicle testing by leading a team to develop and implement innovative test strategies, ensuring safety and performance standards are met across multiple vehicle programs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research through statistical expertise. Collaborate with medical professionals to design, analyze, and report on clinical studies, ensuring complianc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$70K - $105K *

Optimize software quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless digital experiences. Leverage automation and modern testing practices to enhance web and mobile applications f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of technology as a senior technical leader, driving complex initiatives and mentoring engineers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure cloud-native solut...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$135K - $160K *

Transform data solutions by architecting enterprise-grade pipelines, leading a high-performing team, and embedding best practices to create scalable, robust data environments for analysis and insights...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $222K *

Join a team that's shaping the QA strategy for a groundbreaking social gaming project. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure top-notch quality and player experience from development throug...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$152K - $190K *

Champion innovation by leading the design and development of LIMS applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to create reliable software solutions while guiding a team of engineers in a dynamic clini...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$138K - $187K *

Lead cross-functional quality initiatives to enhance product health and compliance. Collaborate with diverse teams on regulatory submissions, quality assessments, and process improvements for late-sta...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Test Engineer do?question toggle

    A Quality Test Engineer plans and performs tests to check whether products or systems meet requirements for quality, performance, reliability, and safety. The role may involve creating test cases, automating tests, documenting defects, and collaborating with engineering teams on fixes.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Quality Test Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the industry and product. Employers may look for a relevant technical degree or equivalent experience, knowledge of testing and quality assurance methods, and familiarity with test automation, programming, data analysis, or defect-tracking tools.

  • Are there Quality Test Engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Yes. Compensation varies by employer, location, specialization, and experience. Ladders lists vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more; review individual job postings for specific pay information.

  • Where do Quality Test Engineers work?question toggle

    Quality Test Engineers work across sectors such as software, technology, electronics, manufacturing, and other industries that develop or maintain products and systems.

  • How can I find a Quality Test Engineer role that fits my experience?question toggle

    Compare listings by responsibilities, required skills, industry, location, and compensation. Focus on roles that match your testing specialty and experience, and tailor your application to highlight relevant projects and measurable results.