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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$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with aerospace standards. Lead audits, manage non-conformance issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across flight projects and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Drive the integration and testing of Submarine Combat Systems, ensuring functionality and performance through rigorous testing procedures. Collaborate with engineers to log deficiencies and support va...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $130K *

Champion data engineering excellence by leading a team to build scalable data infrastructure, ensuring high-quality solutions that empower data-driven decision-making and drive organizational success...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Engineer scalable data ingestion and processing solutions using Databricks. Lead design and implementation of data pipelines, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-performing...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing quality processes by designing and implementing robust systems, ensuring products meet the highest standards while supporting factory startup and production stabi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading the testing of innovative energy storage solutions. You will collaborate closely with teams to optimize performance and validate cutting-edge technologies, ensuring reliabl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of software for automated storage systems, collaborating across teams to enhance performance and security. Lead technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure seaml...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance for AI agents by combining automation with hands-on testing. Collaborate with engineers to define success metrics and build robust evaluation systems that ensure reliability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance AI agent quality through deep test automation and hands-on exploratory testing. Collaborate with engineers to define success metrics and build robust evaluation systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced materials solutions for innovative automotive projects. Collaborate with teams to execute R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and OEM s...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$58K - $108K *

Unlock potential by enhancing production-test processes and systems. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot test methods, ensuring quality and efficiency in a fast-paced envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $185K *

Architect comprehensive test solutions and lead integrated test plans for advanced defense systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical performance and compliance while managin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $120K *

Advance your career by designing and implementing automation frameworks for web, mobile, and API applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality and compliance as you lead critical testing activities, ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating with teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction in a dy...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by leading a skilled group of engineers. Drive successful implementations across partner campuses while fostering a culture of excellence and...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive decommissioning activities by leading technical documentation efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards to deliver projects on time and w...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the future of robotic automation by leading software development from concept to deployment. Collaborate with teams to define technical requirements, integrate systems, and ensure project succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in validating cutting-edge IoT and computer vision products. Drive team performance and ensure product quality through strategic testing and integration across hardware, software, and...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead a high-performing team to validate IoT and computer vision products, ensuring quality and reliability through strategic testing and integration. Collaborate with global teams to drive innovation...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in validating cutting-edge IoT and computer vision products. Drive team performance and ensure product quality through strategic testing and integration, while collaborating with globa...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading validation efforts for cutting-edge IoT and computer vision products. Drive technical excellence and team performance while ensuring product reliability and quality ac...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $155K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing automated solutions for AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-pac...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$129K - $174K *

Transform manufacturing processes by designing and programming advanced controls systems. Drive automation integration and ensure operational excellence across production lines, enhancing reliability...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$129K - $174K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in designing and programming advanced controls systems, ensuring seamless integration and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.