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.
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Drive rigorous software testing and evaluation to ensure functionality, reliability, and user experience. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop test plans, execute tests, and document re...
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Drive innovation by optimizing DRAM and NAND test methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and quality while ensuring reliable testing processes and data...
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Join our team to ensure software and instruments work seamlessly together. You'll lead testing from integration to release, collaborate with developers, and drive automation efforts, all while contrib...
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QA Test Engineer III– ATM Software & Hardware
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Shape the future of ATM software and hardware testing. Lead quality assurance efforts, create test plans, and engage directly with customers while transitioning to automation. Collaborate in an Agile...
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Quality Engineer - AI & Test Automation
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Drive innovation in quality engineering by developing AI-driven test automation solutions that enhance software quality, improve test coverage, and accelerate delivery speed in a hands-on role focused...
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Optimize testing processes for diode laser devices, ensuring quality and efficiency. Lead projects, mentor teams, and implement innovative solutions to enhance production and reduce costs while mainta...
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Mobile Test Engineer IRC303995
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Join a team that's at the forefront of medical technology, enhancing patient care through innovative mobile testing solutions. Play a key role in ensuring the quality of applications that streamline c...
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$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance in aerospace and defense by leading customer-focused initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs while collaborating with cross-fun...
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Transform your career by joining our team as a Test Automation Engineer, where you'll develop automated testing solutions, ensure software quality, and support user acceptance testing in a collaborati...
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Innovate with us as a Test Automation Engineer, driving quality through automated testing, CI/CD integration, and user acceptance support. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance software reli...
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Unlock your potential as a Test Automation Engineer, driving quality through automated testing, defect management, and CI/CD integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure software excellence and suppo...
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Drive quality assurance by creating and maintaining automated test suites, executing comprehensive testing strategies, and ensuring software readiness through meticulous defect management and reportin...
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Champion the development of automated testing solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, execute testing strategies...
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Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through automated testing. You'll develop test plans, maintain CI/CD suites, and ensure release readiness while supporting UAT and compliance testing. D...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through automation. You'll develop test plans, maintain automated testing suites, and ensure release readiness while collaborating closely wi...
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$85K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through automation. You'll develop test plans, maintain automated suites, and ensure release readiness while collaborating in a dynamic, remo...
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$85K - $95K *
Drive quality assurance by developing automated test suites and executing comprehensive testing strategies. Collaborate with teams to ensure software reliability and compliance, while maintaining a fo...
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Join a dynamic team as you engineer automated testing solutions, ensuring software quality through comprehensive test plans and scripts. Collaborate in a CI/CD environment, supporting UAT and maintain...
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Champion the development of automated testing solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans and execute comprehensive te...
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$95K - $115K *
Transform the future of aerospace testing by leading the design and execution of advanced electrical and environmental test solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in product validation and product...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Engineer innovative test solutions to validate and characterize cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and debug hardware and software for integrated circ...
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$92K - $105K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure effective issue resolution throughout the ma...
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$96K - $144K *
Join our innovative team as you enhance automated testing for critical government systems, collaborating across functions to ensure quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects with signi...
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Lab Technician & Test Engineer
$86K - $198K *
Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-ready aircraft by troubleshooting and repairing custom electronics. Collaborate with engineers to enhance equipment reliability while utilizing adva...
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$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. You'll manage an enterprise test repository, develop test plans, and ensure compliance with DoD standa...
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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.