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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$102K - $147K *

Empower clients to maximize their UKG investment by driving success through strategic partnerships, technical stewardship, and executive engagement, ensuring top-tier outcomes for Premium accounts acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join our team to lead relay testing and commissioning efforts, ensuring the reliability of power systems. You'll mentor technicians, develop test plans, and oversee projects while working in diverse e...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Drive innovative geotechnical solutions for mine waste management. Lead teams in designing and implementing projects, ensuring safety and compliance while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating...

Vancouver, BCRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to the development and integration of mission-critical systems, applying systems engineering principles to ensure high reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to support the enti...

Pittsfield, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $118K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$139K - $174K *

Lead structural design for complex projects, focusing on data centers and industrial facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior engine...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $159K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic web engineering team to design, develop, and maintain scalable applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and enhance CI/CD practice...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the onboarding experience for enterprise customers by leading seamless implementations, balancing technical demands with stakeholder communication, and driving effective project management t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $154K *

Advance customer success by managing complex escalations, driving cross-functional improvements, and enhancing workflows. Lead high-severity issue resolution while fostering a structured, customer-cen...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by owning complex software features that integrate virtual machines into a secure platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions while establishing strong eng...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in driving quality improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, implement digital tools, and enhance customer sat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive improvements, standardize processes, and enhance customer satisfaction through strategic qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Strategize customer success by leveraging performance software solutions to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability across diverse industries, ensuring effective project execution and...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $356K *

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Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $253K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $130K *

Engineer innovative web applications and lead development teams to enhance software solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality products while mentoring developers and ensuring pr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex, multi-billion-dollar power generation projects. Oversee all phases from development to execution, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while foste...

Phoenix, AZRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead large-scale engineering projects by overseeing design tasks, ensuring compliance, and mentoring team members. Collaborate with project managers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $84K *

Design and develop software for U.S. Navy platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance tactical capabilities. Engage in agile methodologies and contribute to innovative solutions fo...

Manassas, VARemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$119K - $202K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions that enhance our proprietary technology platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality applications while optimiz...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$102K - $231K *

Empower innovation by delivering key technical features and mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to enhance software quality and performance while driving the architectural direction of log...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.