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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing government systems through rigorous testing and quality assurance. Leverage your expertise in UI testing and backend debugging to ensure compliance and a seam...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clean energy by leading test and validation for innovative firmware and embedded systems. Drive quality assurance, mentor engineers, and collaborate across tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to validate and enhance data migration processes through comprehensive testing, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic Agile environment. Your expertise will drive successful syst...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $165K *

Explore the forefront of warehouse robotics as a key Systems Test Engineer, designing and implementing dynamic testing methodologies. Collaborate to ensure our products meet rigorous performance stand...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through innovative test automation. Leverage AI tools and scalable frameworks to drive efficiency and reliability in testing across Agile product teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $180K *

Engage in advanced system integration and verification, driving innovation through testing and automation. Collaborate with teams to develop test plans and troubleshoot issues, ensuring high-quality o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform AI solutions through end-to-end delivery, enhancing code quality and reliability. Lead feature implementation and rigorous evaluation, ensuring optimal performance and security in advanced A...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine core AI systems as you lead end-to-end delivery of features. Drive high-quality code and robust implementations while mentoring peers. Leverage your expertise in ML, data engineering, and co...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex test engineering solutions by designing and developing advanced test consoles for aerospace applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality delivery and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in system software testing for complex scientific instruments. Collaborate closely with product teams to enhance quality, scalability, and security through automation and CI/CD integr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Elevate mobile quality by owning testing for React Native applications. Combine manual and automated testing to ensure seamless user experiences across iOS and Android. Collaborate with engineers to e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality engineering by driving automation, enhancing testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software delivery and co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on software testing and integration. Collaborate on national security projects, enhancing innovative technology through rigorous testing and configuration...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of software testing by collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance national security projects through rigorous acceptance, integration, and regression testing, ensuring hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion high-quality web experiences by leveraging automation and problem-solving skills. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, scalable digital products that enhance customer j...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Drive the future of test automation by designing and implementing solutions that convert manual processes into efficient automated systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance softwar...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $114K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality engineering through test automation, leveraging Playwright and TypeScript. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teams, and integrate AI tools to enhance testing p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $154K *

Unlock the potential of innovative hardware testing by leading field programs, enhancing product quality, and collaborating across teams to ensure reliable performance and launch readiness in real-wor...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Lead and enhance the field-testing program for innovative hardware products, ensuring reliability and quality through structured processes and cross-functional collaboration, while driving improvement...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $181K *

Lead the development of automated test software for production acceptance, ensuring optimal test coverage and reliability. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues in a classified Airborne Radar pro...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $168K *

Oversee product complaint investigations and ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality practices and perform data analysis to support product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion validation excellence by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategies and oversee...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform validation processes by ensuring compliance and data integrity for computerized systems in a regulated environment. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies and mentor junior members whi...

Wellesley, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive quality assurance for modern healthcare applications, ensuring reliability and maintainability through automated testing, API validation, and collaboration in an Agile environment. Contribute to...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.