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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$208K - $379K *

Reimagine the future of AI by leading product strategies that transform research into impactful tools for agent optimization, enhancing quality and efficiency across the industry...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion compliance by developing and managing FedRAMP standards and processes. Ensure our cloud services remain secure and meet federal requirements through effective oversight and strategic initiati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $250K *

Drive the product roadmap for Unify Release Orchestration, enhancing developer experience while coordinating releases across multiple services, engaging customers, and leading initiatives for AI-nativ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Technical Services Analyst, leveraging your data expertise to deliver complex data migration projects for diverse clients. Drive efficiency through automation and desig...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare by developing cross-platform React Native apps. Your expertise will enhance user experiences for patients and clinicians, driving insights into neur...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $135K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $165K *

Join us in driving supplier quality excellence across aerospace and defense. In this role, you'll lead supplier assessments, resolve complex quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Minnesota, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $163K *

Join a team that's committed to advancing technology solutions and driving architectural innovations. Your expertise will shape critical systems while fostering collaboration and inspiring junior arch...

Providence, RIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Grow with us as you manage and scale cutting-edge infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance for a rapidly expanding system serving millions of requests daily. Collaborate in a hands-on role where y...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex power delivery projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll oversee planning, execution, and client relations, ensuring quality and financial performance acro...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career as a technical leader, architecting scalable systems and driving DevOps initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and mentor engineers while en...

Nye, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing top-notch administrative support to program leadership and project personnel, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication across multidisciplinary...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$124K - $134K *

Innovate and optimize our core fintech systems, leveraging AI-driven technologies while owning end-to-end product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful user experien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $175K *

Shape the future of investment technology by developing scalable front-end applications using React and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and drive innova...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Inspire innovation and drive growth as you lead the consumer product line across web, mobile, and desktop platforms, crafting a unified user experience and championing customer-centric strategies for...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $156K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading strategic implementations, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence in the healthcare payor industry. Your expertise will ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $190K *

Join our team to design and enhance core mainframe products, leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and z/OS. Collaborate with global clients and mentor peers while driving innovation in a dynamic envir...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $220K *

Champion transportation optimization by leading strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and network performance across global operations. Drive innovation in operating models and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading the technical strategy for mobile growth. Drive user engagement and revenue through innovative Android app development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of 3D modeling and virtual simulation. Lead daily operations, provide technical direction, and ensure project success while collaborating with Government stakehol...

Leavenworth, KSRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Security Engineer, safeguarding the DeFi ecosystem by identifying vulnerabilities, enhancing monitoring tools, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Collab...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $229K *

Lead the charge in managing creative projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with brand standards. Collaborate across teams to optimize workflows and maintain quality control for all a...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer success by implementing privacy-first healthcare marketing solutions. As an Implementation Engineer, you'll guide clients through technical setups, ensuring optimal performance and co...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software solutions that enhance healthcare efficiency and resilience. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and deliver optimal cloud-native applications whil...

Georgia, USRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.