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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and development of AI-driven, cloud-native systems, focusing on scalable backend services and data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance travel data accessibili...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Develop and maintain scalable AI-driven cloud systems, focusing on backend services, data pipelines, and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance travel data accessib...

Atlanta, GARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $165K *

Deliver innovative software solutions for cabin systems, enhancing user experience across multiple platforms. Collaborate through all product development stages, ensuring quality and functionality in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing quality processes by leading initiatives that enhance product reliability and reduce defects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement automotive quality standards a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$86K - $198K *

Elevate mission impact by designing Cloud-based software systems. Leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies and documentation to transform real-world needs into effective engineering solutions th...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $209K *

Engage your skills to build backend services for GPU data centers, enhancing AI and high-performance computing. Join a dynamic team to develop reliable software solutions that streamline hardware onbo...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Engineer scalable, resilient distributed systems. Optimize performance, implement fault tolerance, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency and security...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Transform distributed systems by designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable components. Enhance service reliability and performance through advanced testing, automation, and security practices w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Innovate scalable, resilient distributed systems by designing, implementing, and optimizing components. Collaborate on fault-tolerant solutions, enhance performance, and ensure compliance while proact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing high-performance GPU systems for AI/ML workloads. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance scalability and resilience in distributed environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$79K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build scalable cloud solutions, enhancing high-availability systems. Collaborate across teams to innovate and improve customer experiences while tackling complex chal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $257K *

Empower our team as a lead full stack developer, driving innovative solutions and guiding a talented group to enhance systems and tackle complex challenges in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior full stack developer, guiding technical decisions and delivering end-to-end solutions. Elevate development standards, mentor peers, and tackle complex challenges in an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen missile systems by authoring test plans, executing integration tests, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams to ensure software quality and reliability fo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $169K *

Advance your career as a Software Verification Engineer, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and compliance. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive process improvements and technical excellence in ceramic manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues, mentor junior engineers, and ensure sustained gains in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $195K *

Optimize industrial robotics platforms by developing standards and applications for automation. Engage in hands-on design, programming, and integration of robotic systems to enhance manufacturing effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Lead the charge in tooling engineering by designing and optimizing tools for aerospace production, ensuring quality and efficiency through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to in...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $240K *

Advance your career by building AI-native healthcare products that enhance patient experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver full-stack solutions, ensuring safety, privacy, and r...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $350K *

Lead the charge in overseeing software development, quality assurance, and team management while driving enhancements and new product initiatives for complex cloud-based solutions in a fast-paced envi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Join a team that's enhancing engineering workflows by developing self-service mechanisms and diagnostics for efficient workload management across systems. Collaborate to improve performance and reliab...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion the development of robust backend applications and APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions in the mortgage industry. Drive projects from design to depl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$57K - $108K *

Drive innovation in testing solutions by coordinating design reviews, creating prototypes, and integrating lab setups. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance product development and ensure ma...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex operational needs into innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, and test systems in a fast-paced R&D environment, ensuring eff...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$139K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable backend solutions that enhance data management from connected devices. Collaborate with teams to transform complex requirements into efficient software, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.