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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$130K - $180K *

Optimize the CI/CD infrastructure for a cutting-edge robotics simulation platform. Collaborate with developers and QA to enhance software delivery, ensuring reliability and efficiency across multiple...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $163K *

Build and lead a high-performing QA team, developing automation frameworks and testing strategies for AI-driven products. Collaborate with engineering to enhance quality and efficiency in a fast-paced...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

Elevate your career by applying your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to design and optimize nuclear power plant systems. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while driv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute a strategic product roadmap, integrating market insights and performance metrics to drive customer-centric solutions in the diagnostics and genomics...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Drive innovation in healthcare analytics as a Senior Lead Software Engineer, leading product development, designing ETL processes, and mentoring a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes throug...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing end-to-end AI workflows, integrating LLM systems, and enhancing production reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and elevate AI engineering pra...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $160K *

Pioneer data-driven insights by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance business strategies. Leverage advanced analytics and visualization skills to drive operational improvements and sup...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $204K *

Empower innovation as you lead software architecture for a cloud-native connected vehicle platform, driving engineering excellence and cross-functional collaboration to deliver impactful solutions for...

Wisconsin, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative and scalable Trading & Custody systems by leading cross-functional projects and collaborating closely with product and compliance teams, while inspiring the engineering team with a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the clinical execution of complex studies, leading scientific oversight and medical monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and deliver impactful resul...

Ontario, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing delivery frameworks for complex global accounts, collaborating with VPs and executives to translate business needs into operational strategies, and mentoring peers to fos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the future of software engineering by leading architectural decisions, driving product modernization, and enhancing operational excellence while mentoring others and foste...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Unlock end-to-end software solutions by designing and developing scalable features at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly deploy impactful...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive clinical study strategies and execution, ensuring compliance and quality in research initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop protocols and manage trials, while mentoring junior tea...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K *

Champion quality assurance by developing and executing test strategies to ensure technology solutions meet business and user requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance applicatio...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading complex implementations across provider and payor organizations. Drive project success through collaboration, strategic planning, and innovative solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $103K *

Champion operational excellence by leading risk-based audits and enhancing internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic insights and drive innovation in a fast-paced...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $142K *

Join our dynamic team to elevate internal controls and drive SOX compliance. You'll lead audits, collaborate cross-functionally, and innovate with AI tools to enhance operational excellence in a fast...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $204K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading engineering teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth. Oversee technical execution and ensure alignmen...

Portland, MERemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$176K - $276K *

Empower your career with a Senior Program Manager role driving production excellence, ensuring material readiness, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing processes in a fast-paced...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Engage with engineers and executives to create compelling technical content that showcases innovative CAD solutions. Deliver presentations, demos, and tutorials that highlight product features and the...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by mentoring junior engineers, becoming a subject matter expert, and driving innovative projects while ensuring safety and compliance in a collaborative envir...

Michigan, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive the architecture and development of critical financial systems, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate across domains to solve complex challenges while mentoring a team to uphold best...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading complex engineering initiatives across Microsoft 365 collaboration services, ensuring secure, reliable solutions while mentoring engineers and enhancing platform health thr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.