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.
$85K - $116K *
Transform software quality by leveraging your programming expertise to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a collaborative environment focused on contin...
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$85K - $116K *
Transform your career by leading software testing initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables through robust test plans and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product r...
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$85K - $116K *
Join a dynamic team as you develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality software deliverables. Leverage your programming expertise and testing skills to enhance IT systems and c...
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$85K - $116K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Leverage strong programming skills and testing expertise to enhance system performance and...
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$85K - $116K *
Join us to drive quality assurance in software testing, ensuring high standards through robust test plans and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and use...
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$85K - $116K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality through rigorous testing. Leverage your programming skills and expertise in test automation to drive high-quality deliverables in a collaborat...
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$85K - $116K *
Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through rigorous testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, execute tests, and deliver high-quality software so...
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$85K - $116K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on developing and executing comprehensive test plans and procedures, ensuring high-quality software deliverables while collaborating with cross-functional...
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$85K - $116K *
Shape the future of software quality by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring high-quality deliverables through strong programming skills and collaboration with cross-functional...
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$85K - $116K *
Contribute to high-quality software delivery by developing and executing comprehensive test plans, ensuring robust testing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product r...
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$85K - $116K *
Lead the charge in ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring junior test...
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Software Quality Engineer Associate
$58K - $108K *
Unlock your potential as you validate software processes and ensure compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality systems and contribute to innovative software solutions in a dynamic environme...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to ensure high-quality aerospace products through proactive quality assurance, process improvement, and customer collaboration. Drive corrective actions and compliance while supporting...
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$63K - $129K *
Innovate security automation solutions for compliance testing in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring continuous monitoring and effective risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams...
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$70K - $205K *
Lead the charge in developing and sustaining test programs for ASIC and Embedded Logic devices, ensuring quality and efficiency in production while collaborating with global teams to drive cost-effect...
2 weeks ago
Velocity Applications Engineer - Customer Facing / On-Site
$110K - $130K *
Provide hands-on technical support for semiconductor customers using the Velocity automation platform. Engage with customer engineering teams to integrate electronic test solutions, troubleshoot issue...
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$102K - $142K *
Drive quality assurance in manufacturing by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and implement improvements. Join a dynamic environment focused on aerospace...
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Senior Composite Project Engineer
$90K - $130K *
Transform aerospace material testing by leading complex qualification and certification projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of customer test plans while ma...
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$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of critical testing for advanced multi-mission systems, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while collaborating with diverse teams. Empower the Submarine Base mission as a pro...
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$106K - $162K *
Unlock potential by leading test automation efforts to enhance system performance and reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders to design, implement, and support innovative testing solutions that mee...
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Senior Hardware Field Test Engineer
$123K - $154K *
Unlock the potential of innovative hardware testing by leading field programs, enhancing product quality, and collaborating across teams to ensure reliable performance and launch readiness in real-wor...
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Senior Hardware Field Test Engineer
$123K - $154K *
Lead and enhance the field-testing program for innovative hardware products, ensuring reliability and quality through structured processes and cross-functional collaboration, while driving improvement...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage quality control field inspections and remediation for structured cabling projects. Collaborate on process improvements, drive training initiatives, and ensure compliance with industry standards...
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Project Manager - Vehicle Durability / Field Operational Test
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing a large-scale autonomous vehicle testing program, overseeing multi-site operations, team coordination, and client relations while ensuring safety and quality standards are...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $140K *
Join us to design and deploy advanced external data capture systems for flight tests, ensuring precise synchronization and reliable data collection for autonomous UAS platforms. Support the full test...
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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.