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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$110K - $130K *

Deliver independent QA oversight for GxP computerized systems, ensuring compliance and quality across digital initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety and product...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$139K - $157K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality excellence for aerospace electronics. Drive inspection, testing, and compliance processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliabi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $155K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing test strategies for embedded firmware in laser systems, ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing and collaboration with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $188K *

Elevate your career by leading programs that enhance QA processes and developer workflows, driving exceptional quality and efficiency in AI-powered experiences across a dynamic team. Your influence wi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the validation of automated vehicle data collection systems, leading automation and execution strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust data quality and performance, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by enhancing automated testing frameworks for cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software for government clients, ensuring compliance and p...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance for AI agents by combining automation with hands-on testing. Collaborate with engineers to define success metrics and build robust evaluation systems that ensure reliability...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AI agent quality through deep test automation and hands-on exploratory testing. Collaborate with engineers to define success metrics and build robust evaluation systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $101K *

Explore the future of unmanned air vehicles by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with engineers to ensure rigorous testing and analysis, contributing to innovative aerospa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$69K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as part of a dynamic team driving quality in innovative software test infrastructures for mission-critical systems. Collaborate on testing efforts and enhance product quality in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $134K *

Transform customer quality assurance by leading investigations, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance and performance. Ensure customer...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on software testing and integration. Collaborate on national security projects, enhancing innovative technology through rigorous testing and configuration...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software testing by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance national security projects through rigorous acceptance, integration, and regression testing, ensuring hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading a global QA team, leveraging AI and automation to enhance software testing practices, and driving strategic initiatives for modernized qual...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $149K *

Build advanced testing strategies and analyze data to enhance product reliability. Collaborate with design teams, develop validation plans, and conduct root cause analysis to drive improvements and en...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform software quality by identifying issues, creating test cases, and executing automation scripts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and ensure timely de...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $114K *

Join our dynamic Electrical Power Services team to perform testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on electrical power distribution equipment. Contribute to project execution and customer satisfacti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $114K *

Support our Electrical Power Services team by performing testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance on electrical distribution equipment. This role requires technical expertise and offers opportunities...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in software testing as part of a dynamic engineering team, focusing on advanced missile systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust testing and integration of next-gen de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your robust experience in formal verification and design automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance verification strategies and drive high-quality ou...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the quality and performance of UUVs. You'll design and execute test plans, analyze results, and collaborate with engineers to drive continuous improvement in c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development of hardware test capabilities, designing and maintaining HITL testbeds while ensuring production unit tests and canary fleet procedures enhance product reliability and performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of hardware testing by designing and building innovative test infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and ensure quality outcomes that...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $123K *

Shape the future of quality management by driving culture change and leading projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, enhance processes, and ensure compliance while managing mul...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $93K *

Elevate software quality by designing and implementing robust automation frameworks for web applications and APIs, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality cloud-native sol...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.