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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$160K - $190K *

Architect robust automation frameworks and validation strategies for cutting-edge energy technology, ensuring safety and reliability in real-time embedded systems and multi-fuel dynamics. Lead testing...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in software testing as part of a dynamic engineering team, focusing on advanced missile systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure robust testing and integration of next-gen de...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive the development and execution of test automation strategies for OTA validation, ensuring high-quality software updates and seamless integration across various vehicle modules while collaborating...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate seamless integrations across enterprise systems, enhancing efficiency and automation. Collaborate with teams to design APIs and workflows that streamline operations and eliminate manual proce...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive seamless integration across enterprise systems by designing and implementing robust APIs, event-driven solutions, and automated workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational ef...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower the future of subsea robotics by supporting integration, testing, and troubleshooting of advanced systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful field operations and co...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Discover innovative solutions as you oversee the seamless release and disaster recovery of backend services across global regions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate processes and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on validating and integrating autonomous mining truck systems through advanced testing methodologies and collaboration with global engineering teams...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the testing and integration of complex systems, ensuring quality and compliance for critical Command and Control applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute test...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $108K *

Support our team by managing requirement derivation and verification for the Command Systems Integration and Test Team, ensuring compliance and executing comprehensive test plans while coordinating in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering for AI systems. You'll architect and implement evaluation strategies, ensuring reliability and performance in generative AI applications while collabo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Reimagine quality leadership in aerospace repair by driving compliance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer satisfa...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading innovative projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional electrical design solutions while...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative electrical design solutions while leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency, mentoring junior engine...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $129K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical control systems for diverse industrial projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective solutions while ensuring compliance...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $168K *

Drive quality excellence in medical device development by applying engineering principles and regulatory standards. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement from produc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $168K *

Elevate product quality through innovative engineering solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and driving continuous improvement from inception to launch in the medical device sector...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the security and performance of modern information-sharing platforms. As a Test Engineer II, you'll develop testing criteria, execute tests, and ensure operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity through rigorous testing. As a Test Engineer II, you'll define, execute, and analyze tests for critical systems, ensuring quality and reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Make your mark by designing cutting-edge control systems for UAVs. This role involves developing algorithms, optimizing flight performance, and integrating machine learning to enhance autonomy—all whi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $230K *

Lead the development of advanced software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C, C++, and Java. Collaborate with a mission-driven team to enhance cryptographic systems and key management services...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $171K *

Join our team to design, develop, and automate software tests for embedded systems. Collaborate with engineers throughout the software lifecycle, ensuring quality and performance in a dynamic environm...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engineer robust testing solutions by managing manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring quality through detailed documentation and collaboration with developers. Support Risk Management Framework...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of test manufacturing by leading the development and optimization of automatic test equipment and processes, ensuring high-quality product testing and design verification for diverse...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Empower client relationships and lead project teams to deliver innovative mechanical engineering solutions. Oversee project milestones and drive performance efficiencies while ensuring technical excel...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.