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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$106K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Bring your expertise to a high-impact AI engineering role, shaping healthcare technology by designing and implementing advanced AI solutions that drive enterprise integrations and enhance operations i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive system reliability and scalability as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, focusing on automation and collaboration with software teams to enhance performance and maintain service objectives acro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock strategic insights as a Senior Financial Analyst, driving financial performance and process improvements across departments. Collaborate with leaders to enhance decision-making and support grow...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and grow a high-performing platform engineering team, setting vision and roadmap while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to enhance product velocity and reliability for enterprise custo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $137K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion enterprise communications and change initiatives, enhancing employee engagement and understanding. Collaborate across departments to ensure clear, consistent messaging and drive organizationa...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $248K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative financial products through our Banking as a Service platform, utilizing first principles thinking to create a user-focused experience while collaborating acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$76K - $145K *

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Palo Alto, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $216K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $190K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $170K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $150K *

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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.