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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$129K - $207K *

Join our innovative Software Engineering team to design, implement, and deploy high-performance software for automatic test equipment. Collaborate across functions, tackle complex challenges, and cont...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $207K *

Advance software solutions by leveraging your 5+ years of engineering experience, designing, testing, and implementing scalable applications, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $125K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating innovative electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues while providing exceptional support to customers and dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct quality inspections and ensure compliance in a fast-paced medical device environment. Collaborate on innovative projects while maintaining high standards for product qua...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Process Engineer, optimizing renewable energy processes, enhancing plant performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment focused...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$118K - $219K *

Elevate testing methodologies by designing and implementing advanced equipment solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in testing processes across multiple...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $194K *

Drive high-quality outcomes by partnering with design teams and suppliers in the precision machining of parts for missile and aircraft programs while enhancing processes and ensuring compliance across...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and maintain innovative software solutions. Collaborate across functions to solve complex problems and enhance user experiences while taking ownership of your w...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure, ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical systems while collaborating with cross-function...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure for mission-critical cyber operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software reliability and performance while ens...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Champion innovative software solutions that enhance operational workflows, integrating closely with intelligence analysts to optimize mission capabilities and address unmet needs in real-time, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform mission capabilities by collaborating with analysts to develop innovative software solutions that enhance workflows and drive operational success in a dynamic, intelligence-driven environmen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $189K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of Systems Engineers, supporting the full development lifecycle of advanced radar and communication systems for military applications, ensuring compliance an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's pioneering the development and integration of advanced Strategic Weapons Systems. Engage in a full lifecycle of engineering from concept to production while collaborating with diver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $231K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical programs in Aerospace and Defense. Drive cross-disciplinary collaboration, manage risks, and ensure alignment between customer needs and engineering execu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $249K *

Engage in cross-disciplinary leadership to drive complex Aerospace and Defense programs, ensuring alignment between technical execution and business goals while managing risks and fostering collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Optimize your career by leading software testing initiatives, developing test plans, and ensuring high-quality deliverables in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying cloud-based solutions using Python, Azure, and Databricks. Collaborate with agile teams to enhance productivity and deliver high-quality software through...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure vehicle performance and survivability in extreme environm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of thermal protection systems by designing and integrating innovative solutions for hypersonic vehicles. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal performance in extr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $270K *

Explore real-time audio systems as a senior engineer enhancing our scalable voice pipeline. Lead end-to-end development, ensuring stability and reliability for thousands of concurrent live interviews...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end testing governance, coordinating between teams to ensure quality and alignment with release objectives. Drive testing readiness, monitor progress, and produce key artifact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$213K - $263K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative systems that enhance release qualification and boost developer productivity across diverse technologies and software environments...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading critical systems engineering efforts, optimizing diverse technologies, and enhancing multi-national information-sharing capabilities while ensuring a secure, scalable in...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in integrating advanced digital engineering practices to enhance mission-oriented capabilities, fostering collaboration and innovation across systems for defense initiatives and ensuri...

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.