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 *

Lead high-impact geospatial navigation solutions, bridging advanced technology with commercial goals. Collaborate with enterprise and defense clients, driving PoCs and mentoring teams to deliver excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation in test engineering by developing solutions for embedded military systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance test methods and troubleshoot issues, while gaining hands...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $180K *

Lead the design and integration of advanced electrical systems for autonomous vehicles. Drive technical decisions, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate across teams to transition prototypes to pr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative software solutions for government clients. Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and enhance applications, ensuring effective communication and ownership of...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$101K - $206K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading the development of AI-driven software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, ensuring secure and scalable product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $206K *

Innovate with a team that's transforming healthcare through AI-driven software. Lead the development of scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and enhance workflows in a dynamic environment that impact...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $195K *

Lead the charge in building and optimizing EHR integrations, ensuring data reliability and quality. Collaborate with product teams to enhance features while setting integration standards for future sc...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$140K - $153K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $162K *

Transform quality engineering by leading the design of scalable UI test frameworks, ensuring top-notch functional correctness and accessibility across frontend releases. Collaborate with teams to elev...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex test and evaluation activities, analyzing system requirements, and developing strategies to ensure mission-critical effectiveness and risk management in collaborati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$182K *

Join a team that's transforming financial services through quality engineering and test automation. Lead Agile initiatives, mentor engineers, and enhance software delivery across modern and legacy sys...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as we tackle innovative engineering challenges in power generation. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to groundbreaking technolo...

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead electrical design initiatives across diverse building projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions while ensuri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Design and develop software solutions for the Navy's cybersecurity program, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. Collaborate with engineers to implement scalable architectures and maintain software...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by building automated testing frameworks and infrastructure for enterprise software, leveraging robust engineering practices to ensure quality, reliability, and maintainability acro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in system integration and testing, collaborating across engineering disciplines to develop cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical communications. Your expert...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$92K - $130K *

Pioneer automation innovations by leading projects in controls development, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across disciplines. Drive successful client outcomes while enhancing your expertise i...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of advanced defense systems. Collaborate with a skilled team using agile methodologies to deliver high-quality software solutions that ensure operational...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$147K - $171K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable APIs and backend solutions using Python. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support mission-critical applications that utilize complex medical data and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$147K - $170K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by developing high-performance APIs and services. Join a dynamic team to optimize backend systems that enhance data-driven decision-making for life insurance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in pharmacy technology by leading complex software engineering initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Transform your career by leading technical initiatives for a comprehensive pharmacy workflow solution. Drive software delivery, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance eng...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $210K *

Join a dynamic R&D team to drive technical design and architecture for a leading pharmacy workflow solution. Lead complex initiatives, mentor peers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Agile team to enhance federal IT through innovative testing techniques, ensuring high-quality software delivery and supporting digital transformation in critical government environments...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.