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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$80K - $95K *

Drive success in testing and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance and safety while coordinating project execution and documentation. Collaborate with teams to validate installations and suppo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $123K *

Shape the future of quality management by driving culture change and leading projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement solutions, enhance processes, and ensure compliance while managing mul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of energy by leading testing campaigns for cutting-edge battery technologies. Collaborate on multi-pack systems to validate, troubleshoot, and ensure performance integrity, contri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive the QA function for integrating multiple products, collaborating with teams to create and execute test plans, develop automation agents, and enhance lab environments for optimal product validati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team in the design and management of innovative software solutions, enhancing operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and configuration management in a fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's pivotal in testing and analyzing data for advanced X-ray technology. This hybrid role combines onsite collaboration and remote flexibility, focusing on data management, testing exec...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions for PCB assemblies, collaborating with engineers to enhance product quality and efficiency while resolving complex test failures a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of defense systems by leading integration efforts, ensuring operational safety and effectiveness throughout the lifecycle of advanced weapon systems. Drive innovation in systems engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Quality Engineer, driving quality assurance and control across diverse projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance, improve processes, and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing and enhancing analytics solutions using big data tools and AI/ML technologies. Collaborate on innovative projects while enjoying the flexibility of telecommu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $130K *

Optimize operational excellence by providing advanced production support for enterprise applications and cloud platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure stability, drive incident re...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading software development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and optimize enterprise applications using modern technologies an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of scalable APIs and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance identity management solutions while ensuring high performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$191K - $253K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering by enhancing automation in manufacturing tests. Tackle complex, multiplatform challenges and drive innovative solutions through robust anal...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead mechanical system development and testing for advanced aerospace and defense programs. Collaborate with engineers to guide prototype builds and ensure rigorous validation o...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Optimize mission-critical applications in a regulated environment, providing Tier 3 support and enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure secure integrations and maintain high...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $131K *

Engineer innovative test processes for aerospace components, ensuring safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects and present technical data effectively...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion engineering quality by leading strategy and governance to ensure designs meet customer and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration for optimal...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by driving modernization efforts for space launch ranges. Collaborate on complex systems integration, testing, and troubleshooting to enhance capabilities and support the future of...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by leading hardware engineering efforts to modernize space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and system integration. Collaborate with teams to en...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join our team to enhance High Performance Computing services, providing critical support for multi-vendor systems and advanced storage solutions across diverse environments. Your expertise will drive...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and compliance for cutting-edge DNA sequencing products. Contribute to testing embedded software and web applications, driving system-level in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $220K *

Champion the development of innovative space vehicles and systems, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to solve complex challenges. Drive technology integration and ensure fault tolerance in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $220K *

Champion innovative solutions in fault and autonomy engineering for cutting-edge space vehicles. Collaborate with diverse teams to tackle complex challenges and ensure robust system designs that meet...

1 week 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.