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 - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality management systems and ensure compliance with FDA regulations. Drive validation processes and support software development activities in a fast-paced environment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$101K - $203K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise application development and modernization initiatives. Collaborate on cloud adoption, AI integration, and deliver scalable solutions while mentoring teams and dr...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $212K *

Unlock potential by delivering comprehensive solutions across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Collaborate with management, mentor junior engineers, and make informed technical decisions wit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading automation testing efforts, designing frameworks, and ensuring quality in a dynamic federal program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD processes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation testing for federal programs. You'll design, build, and maintain robust test frameworks, ensuring quality and reliability in software releases whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $200K *

Drive the development of innovative educational products by collaborating with engineers to build robust back-end systems and user interfaces, ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing advanced technical support and troubleshooting for end-user computing environments. Elevate user experiences by resolving complex issues and enhancing operati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the quality and reliability of banking products. You'll plan and execute testing, validate requirements, and support release readiness in a fast-paced environm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to the quality and reliability of our banking platform by executing comprehensive testing strategies, validating business requirements, and enhancing automation processes to ensure seamless...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of geospatial intelligence, leading test systems engineers in application, system, and integration testing to ensure compliance and accuracy across national and all...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in embedded software development, leading cross-functional projects from design to production. Collaborate with experts to enhance software quality and functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$121K - $218K *

Champion the development and enhancement of Akamai's custom Linux kernel, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. Collaborate with global teams to innovate and automate solutions for our Clou...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Lead architectural direction and drive complex initiatives in Cloud Cost Management. Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and enhance platform capabilities through AI and automation, ensuring s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$149K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading optimization strategies for AI software solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and scalability of AI inference workloads on Intel GPU platforms, driv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $275K *

Drive innovation in AI systems by optimizing software solutions for high-performance inference workloads. Collaborate across teams to enhance scalability and efficiency, while mentoring engineers and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$149K - $275K *

Unlock potential by leading optimization strategies for AI software solutions. Drive performance across compilers, runtimes, and GPU architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Join us to enhance supplier quality strategies while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. You'll lead on-site audits and collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and elevate supplie...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $144K *

Drive supplier quality management initiatives to enhance performance, conduct thorough audits, and lead root cause analyses. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with standards and create eff...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer quality assurance processes in supplier management, driving defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives across purchased goods and product development. Collaborate with cross-fu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $138K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by developing standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing aerospace manufacturing processes. Leverage your engineering expertise to support production, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement in composite pr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by developing processes and standards to ensure product excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, conduct audits, and implement correct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$123K - $164K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C/C++ and real-time systems. Collaborate across teams while managing projects independently, contrib...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform your career by joining our team as a Test Automation Engineer, where you'll develop automated testing solutions, ensure software quality, and support user acceptance testing in a collaborati...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Innovate with us as a Test Automation Engineer, driving quality through automated testing, CI/CD integration, and user acceptance support. Collaborate in a dynamic environment to enhance software reli...

United StatesRemote

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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.