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.
$95K - $115K *
Engage in the design and development of advanced electronic systems for aerospace test equipment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable solutions, ensuring compliance with specif...
3 weeks ago
$165K - $177K *
Unlock potential by driving quality and compliance in life-saving medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability and lead supplier quality initiatives througho...
4 weeks ago
Quality Engineering Supervisor
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality excellence by leading a team of Quality Technicians, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across departments to enhance product quality and operational effi...
2 weeks ago
Automated Test Engineer, Manager (Remote US)
$108K - $184K *
Champion automated testing excellence by leading a dynamic team to enhance cloud applications and data services. Drive quality assurance through innovative testing strategies, ensuring robust CI/CD in...
6 days ago
Automated Test Engineer, Manager (Remote US)
$108K - $184K *
Unlock your potential as you lead an Automated Test Team, enhancing cloud applications and AI capabilities. Drive quality through strategic testing, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with developer...
6 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower your career by driving quality excellence in the aerospace sector. Lead initiatives to enhance product performance, ensure compliance, and foster continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma me...
6 days ago
Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Nights)
$67K - $105K *
Empower quality assurance excellence in a cGMP environment, supporting the start-up of a new oligonucleotide manufacturing facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and op...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer - Officer
$70K - $118K *
Elevate your career by joining a dynamic agile team to enhance software quality through functional and automation testing. Collaborate on innovative financial products using cutting-edge technologies...
1 week ago
Electrical & Firmware Test Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform the reliability of embedded systems in robotics by validating electrical components and firmware. Collaborate closely with engineers to ensure optimal performance and safety through hands-on...
3 weeks ago
Principal Engineer Software – UI Automated Test Lead (26-452) Space AHT
$103K - $155K *
Innovate automated testing solutions for UI products, leading development efforts and mentoring engineers. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance software quality and performance, ensuring mi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$84K - $124K *
Partner with us to ensure quality in global product development from concept to launch. Drive proactive quality measures, identify risks early, and collaborate across teams to guarantee product readin...
1 week ago
$84K - $124K *
Engineer quality assurance in global product development, ensuring reliability and validation from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, define expectations, and drive proacti...
1 week ago
$84K - $124K *
Lead quality initiatives in global product development, ensuring robust validation and risk management from concept to launch. Collaborate across teams to define quality standards and drive continuous...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $124K *
Empower your career by ensuring quality in global product development. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, define expectations, and validate readiness from concept to launch, driving proactive...
2 weeks ago
Medical Device Quality Assurance Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Unlock quality assurance excellence by driving compliance and safety in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance standards, analyze trends, and lead investigati...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join our team as a technical leader in Quality Engineering, guiding and mentoring a dedicated team while driving continuous improvement across product development and manufacturing to ensure quality e...
4 weeks ago
Automation Test Engineer (Active TS/SCI Required)
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative automated testing. Drive excellence by implementing robust frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and opti...
Reposted 4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion the advancement of ADAS technologies by validating software functions, managing vehicle development projects, and enhancing your expertise through training and collaboration with senior engin...
3 days ago
Senior Global Manufacturing Test Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing and sustaining global manufacturing test systems for high-volume camera products, collaborating with R&D to ensure quality and efficiency in production processes...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive your career forward by leading the enterprise testing strategy, enhancing quality engineering practices, and fostering collaboration across teams to ensure reliability and consistency in complex...
2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Engineer
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring compliance with project specifications and standards. Collaborate with teams to develop documentation, conduct inspections, and drive continuous impro...
2 days ago
Lead Software Test Engineer, Safety Critical Embedded Systems
$125K - $150K *
Champion the development of safety-critical embedded software testing for autonomous vehicles. Establish verification processes, build automation frameworks, and collaborate with engineers to enhance...
6 days ago
Quality Engineer 3 -- Quality Control
$79K - $119K *
Lead the charge in ensuring product quality through comprehensive audits, compliance checks, and continuous improvement initiatives, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer an...
1 week ago
$70K - $104K *
Advance quality assurance by providing hands-on technical support, troubleshooting components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product conformance and process stability in a dy...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in validating CPU and SOC micro-architectures, ensuring design readiness through comprehensive verification methodologies and test plans. Collaborate with architects to deliver high-qu...
2 weeks ago
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.