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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$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining power systems for space missions. Lead the design, integration, and testing of critical electrical power subsystems, ensuring reliability and performance in challenging o...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $120K *

Shape the future of space exploration by testing critical software systems for NASA's Mission Control. Collaborate with engineers and partners to ensure operational excellence and support human spacef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $120K *

Drive testing excellence for NASA's MCC software, collaborating with teams to capture requirements, develop test plans, and execute robust testing procedures, ensuring mission success in human spacefl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $153K *

Elevate quality assurance by owning end-to-end testing strategies, driving automation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for a new business opportunity in a f...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Structural Engineer, supporting diverse energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and assess structural systems, ensuring...

1 week ago

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

$146K - $293K *

Deliver innovative emulation solutions to clients, enhancing designs through guidance, improving methodologies, and collaborating with R&D to optimize product deployment and customer satisfaction...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$181K - $246K *

Lead the execution of test and evaluation strategies for Boeing's Vertical programs, ensuring successful integration and performance across multiple locations while fostering partnerships with stakeho...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative AI products by designing, building, and maintaining full-stack applications and backend services, while ensuring platform reliability and security in a collabo...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$130K - $153K *

Drive quality assurance excellence by leading end-to-end software testing, combining manual and automated approaches to ensure high-quality applications. Collaborate with teams to establish standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $254K *

Transform complex customer requirements into innovative automated test solutions. Collaborate with engineers, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements while utilizing cutting-edge technolog...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $254K *

Transform complex customer requirements into innovative automated test solutions. Collaborate with engineers, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements while working with cutting-edge techno...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with teams to define testing strategies, implement automation, and enhance product quality in a dynamic environment. Leverage technical skills to e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $140K *

Innovate and manage electrical engineering for a major hydroelectric safety upgrade, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance, and leading project execution across multiple facilities for optima...

Reposted today

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality assurance by managing QMS processes, ensuring compliance, and leading internal audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation practices and drive continuous i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $232K *

Drive innovation and excellence in electrical engineering projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data center infrastructure and mentor junior...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense simulation by leading innovative software systems. You'll architect scalable platforms, mentor teams, and act as a trusted advisor to government stakeh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading the optimization and validation of next-gen Autonomous Vehicle systems. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, design test scenarios, and analyze data, ensuring c...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$205K - $260K *

Optimize test strategies and lead execution for high-speed mixed-signal silicon products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, yield, and time to market in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $209K *

Drive the integration and validation of complex autonomous systems, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous testing and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execut...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading complex testing initiatives to ensure quality and performance of digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into delivery plans while m...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $166K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing innovative ATE test strategies, architecting scalable solutions, and driving cross-functional collaboration to ensure world-class quality in high-performance...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $184K *

Unlock potential by leading design assurance activities for medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence software development, ensure compliance with standards, and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Empower innovation by developing top-tier test programs for NPI and quality initiatives. Lead a skilled team, implement robust processes, and ensure seamless production ramp-up while enhancing product...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing cutting-edge test solutions for Radiation Hardened ICs in the Space Industry. Collaborate closely with engineers to define test requirements, design load boa...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 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.