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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$135K - $160K *

Oversee quality engineering initiatives by enhancing validation practices, establishing scalable strategies, and improving release evidence in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robus...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic SQA team to enhance software quality. Drive testing strategies, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with best practices while managing multiple projects in...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Pioneer the development of secure platform capabilities for enterprise clients, collaborating across teams to define product scope, manage complex requirements, and ensure successful delivery in highl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion a transformational Agile culture by guiding teams through complex delivery challenges, fostering improvements in velocity, and facilitating best practices. Drive governance and integrated pla...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leveraging your expertise in Agile testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, ensuring effective testing and...

Livonia, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of automated testing frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, ensuring quality and reliability in web applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$63K - $129K *

Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Create impactful solutions as a Senior Product Engineer, owning projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging AI tools to enhance development while mentoring peers and...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Champion quality assurance by shaping testing strategies and automating workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards without hindering delivery. Drive efficiency and rel...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $155K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing automated solutions for AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-pac...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $172K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality for critical defense programs, overseeing quality management throughout the lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving compliance with industry...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's redefining software testing by owning the end-to-end strategy, designing automated tests, and driving best practices in an agile environment to ensure high-quality delivery across m...

Detroit, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing software-based automated test systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance RF testing solutions, utilizing cutting-edge technologies an...

Alabama, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$115K - $228K *

Drive innovation by leading software design and development teams, ensuring high-quality applications through complex analysis, testing, and stakeholder collaboration. Mentor junior engineers while ma...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Engage in the development and implementation of DFT architecture for ASIC and SoC designs, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality silicon products through collaboration with cross-functional t...

Irvine, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Advance quality assurance efforts by designing and executing tests for backend systems and APIs, ensuring data integrity and performance across cloud environments. Collaborate with engineers to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance in healthcare payer systems by leading test planning, execution, and defect management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join our Mobile Quality Engineering team to ensure the quality and reliability of iOS applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate software quality by leveraging AI-driven test automation solutions. In this role, you'll design scalable frameworks, integrate Generative AI, and collaborate with teams to enhance testing effi...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $159K *

Empower the future of medical technology by ensuring the highest quality in embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance and innovation in software development for lif...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.