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.
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.
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.
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.
Validation - Engineer III - Project Farma
$71K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient lives by leading complex validation projects. As a technical expert, you'll drive high-quality outcomes, mentor peers, and collaborate across function...
Yesterday
Software Engineer, Quality & Automation
$110K - $130K *
Elevate quality and automation efforts for enterprise deployments. Collaborate with customers and engineering to develop a robust QA function using agentic tooling, ensuring consistent environments an...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Lead a team to enhance data quality across products, ensuring reliability and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective testing strategies and maintain high performanc...
4 weeks ago
$88K - $154K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...
4 weeks ago
Test Manager, Professional Services
$132K - $198K *
Elevate quality assurance practices by leading test strategy and execution for customer implementations. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, mitigate risks, and establish scalable testi...
Reposted 3 days ago
Automated Test Engineer, Manager (Remote US)
$108K - $184K *
Unlock your potential as you lead an Automated Test Team, enhancing cloud applications and AI capabilities. Drive quality through strategic testing, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with developer...
1 week ago
Model Test and Measurement Engineer
$150K - $190K *
Elevate your career by ensuring AI systems perform reliably and transparently. As a key evaluator, you'll validate models, design audits, and provide critical insights that drive improvements and supp...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive your career with a hands-on role leading the administration of an enterprise QA platform ecosystem, focusing on operational support, incident management, and strategic transitions to cloud solut...
2 days ago
Lead Python Test Automation Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives by leveraging Python and AI-assisted practices. Drive automation improvements, enhance testing efficiency, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate...
2 weeks ago
Automation Engineer - Data Governance
$107K - $204K *
Transform data governance by designing and developing automation solutions that enhance metadata management and data quality processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align engineering e...
2 days ago
$136K - $163K *
Build and lead a high-performing QA team, developing automation frameworks and testing strategies for AI-driven products. Collaborate with engineering to enhance quality and efficiency in a fast-paced...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Champion the future of power systems by leading relay testing and commissioning efforts. Mentor emerging talent while ensuring the reliability of protection and control schemes across diverse utility...
1 week ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Performance & Bare-Metal)
$140K - $252K *
Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...
2 weeks ago
$71K - $116K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality and reliability of core technologies through comprehensive testing strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software performance and user sa...
5 days ago
Quality Assurance System Tester
$85K - $141K *
Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$84K - $131K *
Join a dynamic team to provide scientific expertise and application support, enhancing customer experiences through product demonstrations, training, and troubleshooting while collaborating with cross...
6 days ago
Senior Design Quality Engineer
$142K - $161K *
Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Elevate your career by leading the charge in relay testing and commissioning for power systems. This role involves mentoring, technical excellence, and ensuring the reliability of protection and contr...
1 week ago
$180K - $200K *
Join us to investigate and resolve platform issues, ensuring quality across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, automate checks, and maintain high standards in a f...
3 weeks ago
GIS Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$95K - $120K *
Elevate software quality assurance by testing GIS applications and validating complex datasets. Collaborate with developers and GIS specialists to ensure accuracy and reliability in geospatial data fo...
1 week ago
Staff Product Manager, Agentic Test Intelligence
$168K - $285K *
Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join our team to lead relay testing and commissioning efforts, ensuring the reliability of power systems. You'll mentor technicians, develop test plans, and oversee projects while working in diverse e...
1 week ago
$104K - $166K *
Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive testing strategy, enhancing Agile practices and automation to improve quality outcomes across complex healthcare systems while collaborating with...
Today
Test Automation Architect (JavaScript / Python)
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge test automation solutions, leveraging JavaScript and Python to enhance scalability, quality, and speed in the software develop...
1 month ago
Quality Control, Validation Lead
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...
2 weeks ago
What does a Quality Test Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.