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.
$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...
3 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
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
$120K - $145K *
Optimize your career by leading a dynamic geotechnical team, driving technical excellence and operational success while fostering collaboration and innovation in project delivery and business growth...
2 weeks ago
Compliance Test Engineer; HPC-AI Products
$74K - $170K *
Engineer innovative mechanical solutions for HPC-AI products, collaborating with teams to design, test, and validate systems. Leverage your expertise to enhance product reliability and performance whi...
4 days ago
Senior Engineer I - Product/Test
$70K - $205K *
Join a team that's redefining product testing and validation for complex electronics. Leverage your expertise in test engineering to enhance quality, reliability, and yield while collaborating across...
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Test Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
$157K - $212K *
Empower innovation by joining a dynamic team as a Test Engineer, where you'll design, develop, and execute testing strategies in a cloud environment, ensuring software quality and performance through...
2 weeks ago
$63K - $127K *
Optimize testing processes for IP/telecommunication systems across diverse hardware platforms. Collaborate with engineers to develop test plans, document defects, and ensure quality in a dynamic lab e...
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$105K - $164K *
Champion quality excellence in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Lead a team to ensure compliance with regulations and drive continuous improvement initiatives while overseeing quality operations...
1 week ago
$79K - $147K *
Optimize system integration and testing solutions for automated equipment, ensuring reliable product performance through robust design and execution of test strategies while collaborating with cross-f...
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$79K - $147K *
Lead the charge in planning and executing comprehensive test solutions, ensuring integration of systems and subsystems while addressing technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Collaborate with team...
3 weeks ago
MFG Test Development Software Engineer
$170K - $255K *
Lead the development of innovative test architectures and automation for next-gen server and storage systems, enhancing product reliability and production efficiency through comprehensive testing stra...
4 weeks ago
QA Engineering - Data, ETL and API Testing
$65K - $115K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team where you will design, develop, and execute automated testing solutions for ETL processes and APIs, ensuring data quality across cloud-based platforms and co...
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$153K - $242K *
Drive the success of a cross-functional test engineering team, overseeing system testing and integration for advanced military satellite terminals. Lead, mentor, and contribute technically to ensure h...
1 week ago
Mid-Level Test Engineer/Analyst
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to analyze and enhance missile defense systems through rigorous testing and data analysis, ensuring operational excellence and system integration for tactical applications...
6 days ago
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer -Dallas, TX
$37K - $132K *
Join us to drive quality assurance excellence by designing and implementing robust automation frameworks, ensuring software reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the de...
1 week ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Board Test - NPI (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)
$98K - $157K *
Lead the charge in transforming new product designs into scalable, high-volume manufacturing processes. Collaborate across teams to ensure efficient transitions and maintain quality standards througho...
Reposted 2 days ago
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Board Test - NPI (Teradyne, N. Reading MA)
$98K - $157K *
Drive innovative manufacturing solutions by leading new product introductions, ensuring efficient design transfer and production readiness. Collaborate across teams to enhance product manufacturabilit...
Reposted 2 days ago
$109K - $128K *
Champion quality excellence by leading APQP and PPAP initiatives in aerospace. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust product realization and compliance, enhancing launch readiness and...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee quality assurance and control operations, ensuring compliance with standards. Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement quality management plans, advocate for quality practices...
Reposted yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Drive quality excellence by leading QA/QC efforts across projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards, implement quality management plans, and foster a culture of continuous im...
Reposted yesterday
$153K - $242K *
Lead a cross-functional test engineering team to develop and integrate advanced satellite terminals. Drive test strategy, oversee documentation, and ensure high-quality system testing while mentoring...
1 week 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.