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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$93K - $128K *

Analyze and mitigate product risks through innovative testing methods, ensuring readiness for production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and rider satisfaction while leadin...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring our products meet high standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to test APIs, SDKs, and real-time integrations, while building automation for fas...

New York, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by independently validating data pipelines and reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy and quality in support of AI integration and data analysis activities. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Chicago, ILRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead Test and Evaluation efforts, ensuring effective strategies and execution for complex systems. Utilize your expertise to drive acquisition support and enhance program outcom...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $103K *

Unlock potential by creating and maintaining advanced electrical and optical testers. Validate software, analyze data, and enhance signal integrity while collaborating with engineers to drive yield im...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as a test engineer, designing and building innovative test setups across multiple disciplines. Collaborate on complex projects, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions quickly t...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $129K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ISO standards through audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality management syste...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer quality assurance for embedded and mobile systems, ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate product standards and automa...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$76K - $150K *

Empower your career by ensuring data integrity and quality in BI systems. As a key player, you'll design test strategies, validate ETL processes, and collaborate with teams to enhance data governance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $122K *

Elevate software quality by ensuring intuitive user experiences through rigorous testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and validate AI-assisted impleme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulatory standards while driving continuous impr...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $115K *

Pioneer quality engineering excellence by leading complex product quality strategies, managing high-risk investigations, and mentoring teams to enhance quality systems and processes in regulated manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by designing and developing software for advanced factory test equipment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead projects while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences across digital and live-streaming platforms. Drive innovation and best practices in a dyn...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software quality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Elevate software quality by designing and maintaining automation frameworks, leading testing lifecycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product reliabil...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Discover your potential as you lead product validation tests for RF coaxial cables and connectors, ensuring compliance with military and commercial standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to enh...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading integration testing and validation of software applications, ensuring performance and security standards are met before production. Collaborate with vendors and teams to tr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $98K *

Drive firmware validation efforts by developing test plans and executing strategies to ensure functionality and compliance across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance firmware...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to conducting comprehensive mechanical tests, ensuring precision in setups and evaluations. Collaborate with engineers to enhance testing methods and maintain safety stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $160K *

Shape the future of automated testing for ERP systems, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive test strategies, improve frameworks, and deliver best pr...

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

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.