Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Explore senior quality assurance engineer jobs that pay $100,000 or more on Ladders. These experienced professionals help organizations deliver reliable software and products by building testing strategies, identifying risks, and improving quality throughout the development lifecycle. Browse vetted opportunities where you can apply your technical expertise and influence how teams prevent defects and ship with confidence.

What Senior Quality Assurance Engineers Do

Senior QA engineers design and execute test plans, develop automated testing frameworks, investigate complex defects, and communicate quality risks to engineering and product teams. Depending on the organization, the role may focus on software, web and mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms, or hardware-integrated systems. Senior engineers often mentor teammates and help establish quality standards across projects.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive experience in quality assurance or software testing, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with programming or scripting languages. Relevant skills may include test automation, exploratory testing, CI/CD pipelines, API testing, performance testing, and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or JUnit. Clear communication and the ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and operations are also valuable.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Senior quality assurance engineers can advance into QA management, test architecture, quality engineering leadership, or broader software engineering roles. Compensation varies with industry, location, technical specialization, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore senior-level roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

Find Senior QA Engineer Roles on Ladders

Search senior quality assurance engineer openings and compare opportunities across companies and industries. Use Ladders to discover high-paying roles where you can strengthen product quality, shape testing practices, and make a measurable impact.

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$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to deliver tailored solutions and in-depth demos, supporting a dynamic sales pipeline. Leverage your technical expertise to drive customer success and collaborate with teams to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $270K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $229K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $231K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$126K - $153K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality assurance initiatives across the loan origination lifecycle. Drive team performance, ensure compliance, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering a co...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by delivering top-notch technical support, solving complex issues, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance our cybersecurity products and services, ensuring customer satisfact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of money movement by leading innovative software solutions that enhance payroll systems for thousands of businesses. Collaborate across teams to build effective, scalable systems that...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $197K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$212K - $222K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior quality assurance engineer do?question toggle

    A senior quality assurance engineer plans and performs testing, builds or improves automation, investigates defects, and helps teams manage quality risks. Many also mentor colleagues and guide testing practices across projects.

  • What skills are needed for senior QA engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include test strategy, manual and automated testing, programming or scripting, API and performance testing, CI/CD knowledge, and experience with testing tools. Communication and cross-functional collaboration are also important.

  • How much do senior quality assurance engineers earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and technical specialization. Ladders lists vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior QA opportunities.

  • What qualifications do employers typically require?question toggle

    Employers often look for several years of QA or software testing experience, a record of delivering reliable products, and familiarity with automation frameworks and development workflows. Specific requirements vary by role.

  • What career paths can follow a senior QA engineer role?question toggle

    Possible next steps include QA manager, test architect, quality engineering leader, or roles in software engineering and reliability. The best path depends on your interests and strengths.