Senior Test Engineer Jobs

Explore Senior Test Engineer opportunities with companies hiring experienced professionals to improve product quality, reliability, and release confidence. On Ladders, discover vetted roles that pay $100,000 or more, including opportunities in software testing, quality engineering, and test automation.

What Does a Senior Test Engineer Do?

Senior Test Engineers plan and execute testing strategies across the software development lifecycle. They design test cases, build and maintain automated test frameworks, investigate defects, and work closely with developers, product managers, and operations teams to prevent quality issues. Depending on the role, they may focus on web or mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms, embedded systems, or enterprise software.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong experience with test automation, programming or scripting, and software quality practices. Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, JUnit, CI/CD pipelines, API testing, and performance testing can be valuable. Senior candidates are also expected to communicate clearly, analyze complex failures, mentor teammates, and influence quality standards across teams.

Career Opportunities

Senior Test Engineers can advance into staff or principal quality engineering roles, test architecture, quality engineering management, or broader engineering leadership. Opportunities vary by industry and may involve shaping testing strategy, improving development workflows, and guiding teams through reliable product releases.

Find Senior Test Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for Senior Test Engineer jobs and related quality engineering positions with salaries of $100,000 or more. Browse vetted listings, compare role requirements, and identify opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality through automated testing. Collaborate with developers, execute test cases, and leverage AI tools to enhance testing processes while participa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

Innovate your career as you design and maintain mission-critical software for defense financial systems. Lead a growing team, integrate AI capabilities, and ensure compliance in both classified and un...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $218K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $282K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

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$110K - $130K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $122K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $270K *

Transform large-scale GPU cloud infrastructure by building automation frameworks and self-healing systems. Engage in the full lifecycle of services, enhancing reliability and efficiency while reducing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $189K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$144K - $189K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $115K *

Optimize quality analytics and reporting for program deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards and client expectations. Collaborate with senior leaders to provide actionable insights and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust data platform that enhances product performance and supports AI initiatives, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for internal and customer-facing...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $115K *

Elevate the quality of healthcare technology by owning test strategies for platform components, enhancing automation, and ensuring stability across releases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$93K - $150K *

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Senior Test Engineer do?question toggle

    A Senior Test Engineer develops testing strategies, creates and maintains automated tests, finds and diagnoses defects, and collaborates with engineering and product teams to improve software quality and reliability.

  • What skills are commonly required for Senior Test Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Common qualifications include software test automation, programming or scripting, test planning, defect analysis, and experience with CI/CD workflows. Employers may also value API, performance, cloud, or mobile testing expertise and tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or JUnit.

  • What is the typical salary for a Senior Test Engineer?question toggle

    Compensation varies by location, industry, experience, and specialization. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying Senior Test Engineer opportunities on the platform.

  • What career paths can follow a Senior Test Engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced Senior Test Engineers may move into staff or principal quality engineering, test architecture, quality engineering management, or broader engineering leadership roles.

  • Where can I find Senior Test Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Senior Test Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.