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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by independently validating data pipelines and reporting outputs, ensuring accuracy and quality in support of AI integration and data analysis activities. Collaborate with cross-funct...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the quality assurance efforts for a critical defense simulation project, ensuring reliability and usability through automated testing. Collaborate with developers and guide junior engineers while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a QA Analyst, ensuring the reliability and performance of background screening applications through functional testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with development teams...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $185K *

Unlock potential by partnering with business teams to tackle operational challenges, design full-stack solutions, and enhance workflows, leveraging AI technologies while delivering high-quality softwa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer, ensuring product excellence through rigorous quality standards, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $187K *

Innovate cutting-edge embedded systems by leading design, development, and optimization efforts. Collaborate on sensor calibration, GUI development, and system testing to advance next-gen imaging tech...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $102K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert quality support for submarine systems, ensuring compliance with stringent certification and quality assurance standards through meticulous documentation revie...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of user-centric web applications by designing and developing modern front-end solutions that integrate AI insights, ensuring secure and scalable experiences for Veterans and the VA mi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing engineering solutions through innovative software development. Collaborate with experts to enhance applications, support customer needs, and drive impactful research...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you design and develop a next-gen AI platform. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhance decision-making workflows in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous driving by developing advanced 3D world models. Collaborate with experts to integrate perception data and enhance navigation solutions for complex e...

Santa Clara, CARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Unlock potential by developing advanced 3D world models for autonomous driving. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception data and enhance navigation capabilities in complex envi...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $145K *

Optimize the Long Term Care policy administration system by providing technical support, resolving incidents, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and ensure sea...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $145K *

Accelerate your career by supporting critical mainframe applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and resolve complex issues, while driving continuous impro...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $145K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by enhancing legacy systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Leverage your COBOL expertise to support application development and modernizatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Optimize factory operations by developing software and data systems that connect manufacturing equipment, enhancing integration and accessibility for engineers and operators in a collaborative environ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $104K *

Champion quality excellence by leading assurance programs, managing audits, and collaborating with teams to ensure product reliability and compliance. Drive continuous improvement and foster strong re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.