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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$158K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful solutions for Veterans by managing a cross-functional agile team, driving product direction, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders to enhance...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $142K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence by collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams to drive quality standards in new product development for surgical devices, enhancing patient safety...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Analyze missile defense system performance, leveraging MATLAB and Python to evaluate effectiveness and operational capabilities. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop tools and communicate fin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software solutions. Manage the end-to-end software development lifecycle, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and security while collabora...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on quality engineering. Engage in impactful projects, develop testing frameworks, and enhance your leadership skills while collaborating with top...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$101K - $182K *

Unlock potential by leading transformative AI-driven customer experience initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contact center operations, leveraging cutting-edge technologies...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $183K *

Transform the aerospace certification landscape by leading process development, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality softwa...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $170K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft, ensuring seamless integration and performance across multiple disciplines while managing technical risks and program re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance from design to launch, balancing technical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated spacecraft systems, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines. Drive technical execution from architecture to mission operations, balancin...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality and performance by investigating failures, driving corrective actions, and supporting test engineering efforts. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance r...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts for DoD acquisition programs. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance weapon systems, ensuring effective integration and performance throughou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Help us drive innovation in defense systems engineering by supporting the Air Force's acquisition lifecycle. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance weapon systems through rigorous analysis, design...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by leading validation initiatives in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Drive multiple projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency in aseptic fill-finish operations and packa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead validation efforts in a global pharmaceutical setting, ensuring compliance and quality in manufacturing processes, equipment, and automation initiatives within a highly reg...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $162K *

Join our engineering team as a Software Test Engineer, where you'll design and automate tests for diverse projects, ensuring software reliability for government and commercial clients. Collaborate clo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$124K - $186K *

Explore innovative modeling and analysis techniques to tackle complex national challenges. Collaborate with government leaders to develop actionable insights and deployable tools, enhancing decision-m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $238K *

Champion the transformation of web and service automation testing frameworks, integrating AI solutions to enhance quality and efficiency. Lead a team in developing strategies that drive operational ex...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$124K - $238K *

Lead the transformation of web and service automation testing frameworks, integrating AI solutions to enhance quality and efficiency. Drive strategic initiatives, mentor a team, and collaborate across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$124K - $238K *

Champion innovation by leading automation and AI initiatives in testing. Drive strategic execution, optimize frameworks, and ensure quality deliverables while mentoring a team of QA professionals in a...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$124K - $238K *

Accelerate your career by leading automation and AI initiatives in testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency, while mentoring a skilled team of QA professional...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$148K - $165K *

Lead the charge in defining and delivering robust verification for next-gen connectivity silicon, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, reliable products that support AI in...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $245K *

Innovate cutting-edge autonomous systems for multi-domain vehicles. Leverage expert knowledge in task planning, robotics software integration, and AI-based algorithms to develop solutions for defense...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Functional Test Engineer, providing technical expertise in test engineering, supporting operational evaluations, and ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing test methods for fiber optic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support manufacturing efficiency in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.