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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$135K - $180K *

Lead RF test strategy and automation for wireless spacecraft systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, develop validation infrastructure, and ensure reliability across d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $166K *

Accelerate automation initiatives by developing end-to-end solutions using Ansible, Python, and RESTful APIs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $225K *

Unlock your potential by designing and optimizing connectivity software for diverse platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in wireless performance and deliver...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Play a key role in optimizing automotive software performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance benchmarks and develop innovative profiling tools, ensuring efficiency and effective...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $250K *

Elevate your career by leading key initiatives, architecting scalable services, and designing data-intensive applications in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive inn...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance efforts to ensure compliance and excellence in the manufacturing and repair of critical aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and enha...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $128K *

Drive product reliability by implementing advanced testing strategies and automation frameworks, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and efficiency in a dynamic, clou...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop mission-critical software for automated testing in defense. Collaborate with partners to enhance national security through innovative solutions in electronic warfare and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $120K *

Drive quality assurance and testing for electrical systems, troubleshoot failures, and support custom hardware integrations. Collaborate with design teams to enhance product reliability while growing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $123K *

Partner with us to analyze Missile Defense System performance, develop analytical tools, and present findings. Collaborate with teams to ensure test integrity and assess system capabilities in a dynam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Empower your career as a Senior Software Design Quality Engineer, driving the development and compliance of innovative medical software products while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $120K *

Elevate software quality by managing test planning, execution, and reporting. Collaborate with development teams, mentor junior testers, and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards while drivin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Advance quality assurance practices by defining and implementing strategies that enhance software reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive co...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $128K *

Join a team that's redefining test automation for healthcare systems. Leverage your expertise in Java, Python, and REST APIs to design innovative solutions and enhance testing strategies, driving imme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing naval systems through automation. Lead the development of automated testing for critical software and hardware, ensuring reliability and performance in both l...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing lab operations and test strategies, ensuring readiness of test equipment and environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results, mentor staff, and enh...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $130K *

Optimize production-test processes and systems, ensuring efficient execution and troubleshooting. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing emergency response software through innovative quality automation. Leverage your expertise in C#, React, and testing methodologies to ensure reliability and e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$69K - $158K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leveraging your software engineering skills to enhance test automation capabilities. Collaborate with teams to design, implement, and optimize quality assurance pr...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and modernization of software systems, enhancing legacy services and managing CI/CD pipelines in Azure. Collaborate across teams to integrate solutions in multi-agency environment...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in software systems engineering. Leverage your expertise in RESTful services, CI/CD pipelines, and identity management to enhance legacy systems and collaborate a...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and enhancing software systems, ensuring compliance with design specifications while improving user interfaces and experiences in a dynamic production environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $261K *

Architect and build advanced AI systems that integrate engineering tools and data, enabling intelligent workflows and enhancing design capabilities across diverse engineering environments...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the quality assurance of a cutting-edge industrial platform by creating and executing tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features and enhance customer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Build reliable testing frameworks to ensure Drover products excel in extreme environments. Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, manage data analysis, and collaborate across teams to deliv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.