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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$142K - $184K *

Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $260K *

Innovate and drive technical strategy for AI-powered products at scale. Empower teams to build transformative software solutions, oversee complex projects, and deliver exceptional results that reshape...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional teams in delivering FAA-certified avionics systems. Drive project execution, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery within budget while collaborating with engineering and custo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing aerospace engineering projects, focusing on APU development and in-service support for USAF aircraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Deliver AI-powered solutions by managing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful customer deployments. This role offers hands-on exposure to emerging technologie...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Develop and support complex software solutions, integrating multiple systems while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to advanced technical research to enhance business operations and applica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$87K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative microgrid projects globally. Utilize your expertise in power systems and software development to drive design, analysis, and field commissioning, while collab...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform software testing processes by developing test plans, executing tests, and analyzing results. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure software quality and operational excellence in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Drive the development and execution of software testing strategies, ensuring quality and defect-free operation of systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to analyze results and resolve issue...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $162K *

Join us to lead system integration and validation for advanced powertrain technologies, focusing on aftertreatment thermal management. Collaborate across engineering teams to enhance performance, fuel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage with us to design and test innovative electrical systems for complex autonomous platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle technical challenges in power management, embedded systems...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$255K *

Empower innovation in automotive technology by developing advanced data solutions for vehicle diagnostics and performance. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects to enhance software-defined vehicles and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$192K - $278K *

Lead the charge in shaping AI/ML hardware acceleration by defining silicon test strategies and methodologies. Drive innovation in TPU technology, ensuring optimal performance and yield through compreh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $149K *

Innovate testing strategies for aerospace hardware, ensuring mission readiness through rigorous environmental and functional testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Oversee software testing for critical defense systems, ensuring functionality and interoperability. Collaborate with government teams to execute Agile methodologies, optimize delivery, and support ope...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $91K *

Transform your career by ensuring the quality of lending software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct thorough testing, validate system functionality, and enhance operatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $133K *

Drive innovation in opto-electronic product development, collaborating with sales and manufacturing teams to design, document, and release cutting-edge solutions that meet customer specifications and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by supporting the development and testing of state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration, validation, and p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Tackle complex challenges as a Systems Test Engineer, providing expert technical support for Electronic Warfare systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective test planning, exe...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $160K *

Manage and enhance R&D lab equipment for solid-state battery development, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Drive technical leadership and innovation within a collaborative product team, guiding engineering practices and enhancing software quality while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product validation by leading a high-performing team in IoT and computer vision, ensuring quality and reliability across complex systems while driving innovative testing strategies and colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead and innovate in the validation of IoT and computer vision products, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring quality through strategic testing and integration. Drive performance metrics and...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead validation efforts for IoT and computer vision products, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring product quality through strategic testing and integration. Drive performance metrics and read...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in validating cutting-edge IoT and computer vision products, overseeing a high-performing team to ensure quality and reliability across complex systems and integrations, while driving...

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  •   5 - 7 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.