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.
$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
Quality Automation Engineer II
$80K - $95K *
Elevate quality assurance by designing and implementing test automation solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software stability and performance, while leveraging your problem-s...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining robotic hardware testing. Leverage your expertise to develop and execute verification plans, ensuring compliance and reliability for innovative medical devices in a colla...
Today
Hardware Test Reliability Engineer
$100K - $125K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic engineering team focused on smart metering, RF communications, and IoT technologies, ensuring product reliability and quality through rigorous testing and inno...
1 month ago
Mechanical & Thermal Battery Test Engineer
$60K - $140K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing battery technology through innovative testing methodologies. Collaborate with experts to enhance mechanical and thermal performance evaluation of battery mate...
2 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in enhancing our Quality Management System to ensure compliance with industry standards while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and logistics operations through inspe...
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Baseband Software Test Developer
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as you ensure quality and integration of cutting-edge 5G and 6G software. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to enhance Ericsson's gNodeB and Cloud RAN products, driving innov...
1 week ago
$83K - $137K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic AI engineering team to develop and productionalize innovative AI systems. Collaborate across functions to enhance workflows and drive impactful solutions in a fas...
2 days ago
$83K - $137K *
Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, transforming prototypes into reliable production systems. Collaborate across functions to innovate and enhance engineering workflows, while developin...
3 days ago
$78K - $100K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and efficiency. This role involves developing quality systems, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and addressing customer spe...
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$78K - $100K *
Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring top-notch product effectiveness and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous impr...
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$81K - $115K *
Lead the charge in test automation for complex initiatives, implementing effective strategies and frameworks. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality engineering practices and drive continuous impro...
3 weeks ago
CPU Post-Silicon Performance Engineer
$147K - $221K *
Join a dynamic team to drive CPU silicon bring-up and validation, collaborating with design and software teams to ensure successful productization from first silicon to market. Your expertise will sha...
3 weeks ago
Senior Test Engineering Manager
$190K - $230K *
Innovate with us to lead a team in manufacturing test and product validation for high-voltage power electronics. Drive strategy, enhance test systems, and ensure operational excellence across all prod...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $155K *
Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native applications and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems in a...
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$73K - $95K *
Optimize quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance with standards, conducting audits, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency while managing supplier rela...
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Software Test Engineer, Flight Software Integration & Test Operations
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing structured software test procedures for spacecraft Flight Software, ensuring robust validation across integration milestones and environmental tests, all while collaborat...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by leading Quality Engineering initiatives. You'll drive continuous improvement, manage customer complaints, and ensure compliance while collaborating with a dynamic team in a re...
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$103K - $129K *
Lead quality initiatives by implementing policies and systems to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement across operations while collaborating with cross-functional te...
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$80K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and execute test plans for spacecraft systems. Collaborate across functions to troubleshoot and enhance testing processes, ensuring safe and efficient spacecraft product...
2 weeks ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Performance & Bare-Metal)
$140K - $252K *
Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...
1 week ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test (Performance & Bare-Metal)
$140K - $252K *
Contribute to the development of robust test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to ensure deployment safety and validate systems, while mentoring others in st...
1 week ago
$101K - $154K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality standards for processes and products. Oversee compliance with quality management systems, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement initiatives i...
6 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Take ownership of quality initiatives and drive process improvements across hardware and software deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance, customer satisfaction, and continuo...
1 week ago
$71K - $116K *
Elevate your career by leading comprehensive QA and testing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality across core technologies, driving efficiency and excellence in softwa...
4 days 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.