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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading the validation of innovative IoT and computer vision products. Drive quality and performance through strategic testing and team leadership, ensuring seamless integration and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in software engineering to analyze, develop, and implement system solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and ensure seamless integration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Lead innovative structural engineering projects in the energy sector, providing expert design and analysis for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to provide engineering support for midstream oil and gas projects. Leverage your design expertise in pipeline and facility projects while collaborating with industry leaders to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by providing expert design support for pipeline and facility projects in the energy sector, collaborating with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Elevate your career by providing engineering support for diverse energy projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to design and analyze structures in the midstream oil and gas sector, ensuring innovat...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Pioneer innovative structural engineering solutions for midstream oil and gas projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver high-quality designs and technical expertise, ensuring successful pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering solutions for the midstream oil and gas sector. Leverage your structural engineering expertise to support diverse projects, ensuring safety and innovation acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of energy infrastructure by providing expert structural engineering support for pipeline and facility projects. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative solutions in the...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $170K *

Join our team to provide engineering support for pipeline and facility projects, leveraging your structural engineering expertise in the midstream oil and gas sector. Collaborate with seasoned consult...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Drive validation excellence for IoT and computer vision products, leading cross-functional teams to ensure quality and performance. Oversee testing strategies, system integration, and readiness report...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining software quality assurance for cutting-edge cyber training systems. Take a lead role in fostering robust testing practices, ensuring software reliability, and delivering...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development of System Level Test capabilities by leading a team of engineers. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement SLT tests for next-gen AI Processors, ensuring quality and effici...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy infrastructure. Provide engineering expertise for pipeline and facility projects, collaborating with seasoned professionals in a dynamic environment foc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex military electronic systems, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality production. Work independently and creatively to troubleshoot and optimiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $296K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge ATE test automation solutions, driving efficiency and quality across diverse product lines in Automotive and Industrial markets. Collaborate with cross-funct...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$171K - $296K *

Shape the future of semiconductor testing by driving ATE automation and developing innovative test solutions across diverse product lines, enhancing quality and efficiency in the Automotive and Indust...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $153K *

Elevate enterprise application performance by providing expert engineering and operations support. Drive improvements across integration platforms, middleware, and SaaS environments while resolving co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Advance your career by leading the development of innovative mechanical systems for sustainable home energy products. Collaborate with a dedicated team to design, test, and refine high-performance sol...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $153K *

Drive innovation by providing expert-level engineering and operations support for enterprise applications, integration platforms, and SaaS environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance application r...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $119K *

Unlock your potential as you develop automated test tools and frameworks for mission-critical software. Collaborate with engineers to enhance software quality and streamline testing processes in a dyn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leveraging your expertise in C and Java. Collaborate in an agile environment to enhance GPS navigation systems, ensuring compliance and quality through rigoro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $211K *

Unlock potential by driving subsystem-level validation for cutting-edge AI frameworks. Collaborate with engineers to define test strategies, develop automated tests, and ensure quality from inception...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $185K *

Transform the ArcGIS Enterprise platform by developing scalable, reliable software solutions. Collaborate with a global team to enhance mapping and analytics capabilities, utilizing cutting-edge techn...

5 days ago

  •   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.