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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through testing, design discussions, and coding. Collaborate across functions to implement solutions and maintain system stability while driv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower our team by leveraging your expertise in software testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and ensure quality delivery throughout the...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize software quality by leading test automation efforts, facilitating design discussions, and ensuring seamless integration across applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $85K *

Help us ensure food safety and quality by leading engineering projects, managing compliance audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across operations to meet regulatory standards and en...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform packaging line efficiency by executing IQ/OQ/PQ validations, troubleshooting automation issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and readiness for operation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $138K *

Transform complex defense systems through innovative testing and integration. Lead collaborative efforts with military and contractor teams to ensure fleet readiness and capability expansion while ada...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Lead the Requirements Management team to ensure comprehensive capture and control of technical and regulatory requirements, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance naval program success and operati...

Ottawa, ONHybrid

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with customer specifications and regulatory standards, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dyn...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving the development of advanced power management devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and implement effective testing strategies, ensuring product quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize test strategies for advanced multi-rail power management devices, collaborating closely with design and production teams to ensure quality and efficiency from silicon characterization to volu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive validation excellence by leading product launches and ensuring compliance with quality standards in medical device manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring system integrity through rigorous IVVQ activities. Leverage your expertise in test planning, execution, and reporting to enhance product reliability and contri...

Mill Bay, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by designing, maintaining, and enhancing applications using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring code quality and effect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $112K *

Innovate and enhance testing processes by developing high-quality integration test procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust solutions throughout the software development li...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$162K - $195K *

Lead the end-to-end validation strategy for custom silicon programs, ensuring robust performance from pre-silicon emulation to post-silicon characterization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality assurance operations by leading a team to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate across functions to support manufacturing, drive continuous improvement, and...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $108K *

Engage in developing and executing test plans to ensure systems meet specifications. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and analyze data, enhancing system performance while ensuring compliance wit...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion reactor safety analyses to enhance design and deployment of advanced nuclear systems. Lead evaluations of reactor behavior under various conditions, ensuring safety margins and regulatory com...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance automated test systems for integrated circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product validation and manufacturing solutions while mentoring junior...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a talented team to enhance performance across cutting-edge applications and benchmarks, driving collaboration and optimization in a dynamic environmen...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance initiatives by developing and executing robust plans, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and fostering continuous improvement in software processes for safe operat...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

The Quality Engineer will ensure that products meet quality standards throughout the manufacturing process by developing and implementing quality control procedures. This role involves collaboration w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to define and implement comprehensive test strategies for AI systems, ensuring reliability and scalability from silicon bring-up to production. Collaborate across domains to enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $175K *

Lead full-vehicle testing for advanced autonomous underwater vehicles, ensuring quality through dry and wet factory acceptance tests. Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot and optimize pr...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful solutions as a Validation Engineer II, collaborating with experts to enhance pharmaceutical processes and ensure compliance. Engage in diverse projects, develop critical documentation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.