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.
Validation Engineers & Leads (cGMP) - Project Farma
$60K - $105K *
Unlock potential by leading validation projects in life sciences, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results while mentoring peers and driv...
4 weeks ago
Validation Engineers & Leads (cGMP) - Project Farma
$60K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team to drive validation projects in life sciences, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate across functions, mentor peers, and contribute to impactful solutions that enhance patie...
4 weeks ago
Electrical Development Quality Engineer II
$81K - $141K *
Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and compliance through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive design verification, risk management, and regulatory adherence to enhance patient s...
2 weeks ago
Quality Manager - Nexus Technologies
$100K - $120K *
Oversee and enhance quality management systems, driving improvements in processes and documentation. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction while leading initiatives for...
2 days ago
Battery Lab Test Systems Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Innovate with us to enhance lab software ecosystems for battery testing, ensuring seamless operations across multiple facilities. Drive automation, manage configurations, and support critical systems...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive the development and evaluation of innovative ADAS features, collaborating across teams to ensure project success from concept to production while managing schedules and risk assessments effectiv...
2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer in Test II
$97K - $165K *
Champion the development and execution of automated tests for embedded systems, ensuring quality and reliability in medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processe...
6 days ago
QA Automation Tester - Sanctions and Payments
$80K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading QA automation efforts for technology projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality through functional, manual, and automated testing, focusing on API and sanctions tes...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of cross-functional projects, ensuring effective coordination and resolution of quality issues in vehicle systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope and deliverables...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$62K - $104K *
Join a team that's advancing avionics testing by developing innovative setups, enhancing production processes, and ensuring the integrity of spacecraft systems across challenging environments. Your ex...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Staff Software Test Engineering - ADAS Infrastructure Compliance
$147K - $196K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on ADAS validation excellence. Lead technical initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive innovative testing solutions to ensure timely delivery...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Design and build automated testing frameworks for validating endpoint management across operating systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance software quality and drive automated validation of system-l...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Launch quality assurance initiatives that enhance product reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve defects, ensuring that proces...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr Test & Validation Engineer (2nd Shift)
$95K - $181K *
Unlock potential by developing and optimizing test processes for high-volume production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Transform quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Lead audits, manage non-conformance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across flight projects and...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance System Tester
$85K - $141K *
Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Engineer robust system-level test strategies and automation for MCU platforms. Lead regression framework improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to enhance test qua...
1 week ago
Analyste de test technique principal·e I Technical Test Lead
$90K - $110K *
Drive excellence in AAA game testing by leading automation efforts, mentoring a skilled team, and ensuring top-notch quality standards throughout the development cycle. Collaborate across disciplines...
1 week ago
$92K - $110K *
Elevate your career by providing hands-on Quality Engineering support for enterprise applications, focusing on risk remediation and modernization initiatives while ensuring high-quality standards acro...
Today
Principal Systems Test Engineer - Systems Tester (26-471)
$94K - $141K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on missile defense systems. This role involves critical testing and analysis to support national security objectives, ensuring seamless operations...
2 days ago
$85K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance, and tackle quality challenges in a...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies and collaboration. Drive the integration of test data management and ensure system reliability while su...
Reposted 5 days ago
$75K - $115K *
Transform your career by leading automated testing and software integration projects. Collaborate across teams to enhance system stability and quality while documenting and implementing effective tech...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$81K - $109K *
Lead the charge in designing and implementing automated testing frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and reliability. Drive the development of innovative s...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the design and implementation of automated testing solutions, ensuring software quality through effective strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive innovation in test automa...
3 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.