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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate audit practices by leading operational and integrated audits, leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements and ensure rob...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $235K *

Innovate detection capabilities by developing robust solutions to enhance security across corporate and marketplace environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to revolutionize threat detect...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$145K - $218K *

Join us in leading global Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Oversee strategy, manage vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $141K *

Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $300K *

Take ownership of architecting and developing AI-driven backend solutions for Access Security, enhancing identity intelligence and risk detection while collaborating with cross-functional teams to del...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $101K *

Optimize our marketing web platform by spearheading the integration of Contentstack and Next.js. Utilize your advanced front-end skills to maintain diverse CMS and enhance development workflows throug...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$92K - $116K *

Empower progress at the core of payment processing by developing and deploying production code. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance transaction routing systems and gain hands-on experience in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading advanced power system studies and simulations. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance grid reliability, mentor junior consultants, and deliver technical solutions fo...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$255K - $345K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity by integrating AI capabilities. Leverage your 15+ years of experience to drive innovation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver mission-crit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Collaborate to design and develop scalable solutions for modern data platforms, utilizing Python and cloud technology. Drive innovation through AI-assisted tools, while building robust data pipelines...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading technical direction in autonomy systems. Drive ownership of advanced perception, prediction, and planning components with cross-stack influence, facilitating innovation and...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $280K *

Join a team that's redefining data storage solutions. As a senior engineer, you'll design and implement high-impact systems, ensuring performance and reliability while collaborating across teams to dr...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data quality and optimizing architecture for cloud platforms. Drive automation and enhance data product...

Washington, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $177K *

Lead the charge in software development across a cross-functional team while ensuring quality and technical excellence. Balance hands-on coding with team leadership to deliver high-value applications...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Elevate product strategy and execution for US tax solutions, driving innovation and integration within the tax technology landscape while ensuring compliance and market alignment through collaboration...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for DoD personnel, enhancing program and financial management capabilities. Collaborate within a product team to modernize technology and deli...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $285K *

Transform the on-premises CI/CD landscape by enhancing reliability, simplifying installations, and driving technical strategy. Collaborate with teams to build tools that empower engineers and ensure s...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of Agentic Banking by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance back-office operations and drive fin...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

$170K - $235K *

Drive the design and implementation of backend services to enhance customer experiences across NodeZero’s licensing, provisioning, and admin systems. Lead efforts to ensure accuracy, scalability, and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $170K *

Lead the evolution of our design system by building accessible, reusable components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and streamline adoption across products...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Build innovative technology solutions for Equity Portfolio Management. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance functionality and maintain high software quality, while leveraging modern practices and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock product potential by leading the development of innovative food safety solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address complex industry challenges and drive scalable product strat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives by uncovering new opportunities, managing relationships with C-level executives, and executing a comprehensive sales process to achieve quarterly and annual quotas in...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.