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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$95K - $115K *

Transform customer experiences by guiding insureds through onboarding and telematics activation. Drive value as a trusted advisor, ensuring seamless service and continuous improvement in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $307K *

Take ownership of critical technical programs, transforming strategic business objectives into actionable systems solutions while leading cross-functional teams to optimize and enhance platform perfor...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex project implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance. Leverage Salesforce expertise to optimize processes and foster client relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the onboarding experience for enterprise customers by leading seamless implementations, balancing technical demands with stakeholder communication, and driving effective project management t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your leadership potential by guiding product engineers in creating exceptional developer experiences. This role blends technical expertise and product vision, enabling you to drive impactful in...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $185K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative infrastructure solutions for scalable deployments, collaborating with customers to refine requirements, and enhancing operational efficiency through automation a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Support manufacturers by implementing solutions that enhance operational performance. Collaborate with teams to drive adoption and deliver measurable improvements, ensuring lasting value from the plat...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of energy by leading technical power system interconnection efforts. Drive complex analysis and team performance to optimize generation and transmission services, shaping strategic...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate customer success by guiding enterprise clients in leveraging AI solutions, ensuring satisfaction and retention through strategic engagement and tailored support, while driving measurable busin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $198K *

Elevate your career by leading data-driven evaluation methodologies for autonomous systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance metrics align with safety standards, driving i...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and execution of a robust product metrics program, leveraging statistical methods to inform product decisions and enhance business outcomes while fostering data-driven insights a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing web-based dissemination tools for external users, collaborating with developers to enhance data visualization and streamline CI/CD processes using modern frameworks and b...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful product launches through cross-functional collaboration and strategic messaging. Engage directly with clients and teams to enhance market presence, adoption, and...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge agent-side systems for GPU health monitoring, telemetry, and observability, while enhancing the reliability of NVIDIA's GPU fleet and collaborating across te...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maximizing customer success by forging strategic relationships and delivering measurable business value. Drive retention and expansion for mid-market customers while co...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading technical delivery on multiple projects while mentoring teams and driving innovative software solutions with AI tools, ensuring quality and efficiency across cloud architec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $234K *

Shape the future of autonomous systems by leading the integration of multi-modality sensors, ensuring robust performance and alignment with product goals. Collaborate across teams to tackle engineerin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Solve security challenges by owning and enhancing our security program. Lead CorpSec, SecOps, and compliance efforts while building a robust security culture in a fast-paced, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in revenue management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting, while enhancing accounting processes in a dynamic env...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Software Engineer driving our Virtual Care Platform, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing patient experiences through effective troubleshooting, automation...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $240K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring talent, driving scalable solutions, and fostering collaboration across teams. Partner with stakeholders to align technical direction and deliver...

Georgia, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of payroll and integrations by leading product vision and strategy across Canada and the US. Collaborate with a talented team to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving impactful...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the payroll and integrations product vision, driving initiatives across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while enhancing customer ex...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform payroll and integrations by leading product vision across Canada and the US. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and compliance while driving innovative solutions that...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.