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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$130K - $160K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex financial data systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data connectivity and drive impactful decision-making in mission-critical environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Transform project outcomes by leading electrical engineering efforts from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams to design, manage, and oversee projects, ensuring compliance with industry stand...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $144K *

Join our innovative team as you enhance automated testing for critical government systems, collaborating across functions to ensure quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects with signi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Transform your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and document mission planning specifications, ensuring clarity and traceability in a complex systems environment. Drive inn...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $140K *

Shape the future of customer success by owning technical onboarding, guiding clients through implementation, optimizing deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices for optimal use of the pla...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software quality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Elevate software quality by designing and maintaining automation frameworks, leading testing lifecycles, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enhance product reliabil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by designing and maintaining automation frameworks that enhance software reliability and delivery speed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$154K - $260K *

Join a forward-thinking team to enhance user experiences through innovative AI solutions and full-stack development, impacting industries worldwide by improving workflows within the Samsara dashboard...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate network engineering capabilities by providing comprehensive support across the lifecycle of tactical network systems, ensuring secure information exchange and compliance within multidisciplina...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Optimize power system dynamic studies and IBR modeling to ensure compliance with ISO and NERC standards. Lead projects, conduct assessments, and prepare technical reports while leveraging AI tools to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy through advanced power system modeling and compliance assessments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct studies, ensure project quality, and drive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $260K *

Drive functional safety for autonomous vehicle software, ensuring reliability and compliance through safety analysis and requirements derivation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $207K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by collaborating with business teams to uncover challenges and deliver AI-driven solutions. Drive impactful transformations through process redesign and soft...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$50K - $175K *

Advance your career by leading automated testing initiatives for web and mobile applications. Collaborate with Agile teams to ensure software reliability and performance while managing system inventor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Lead a dynamic team of engineers in developing innovative test solutions, ensuring project success through effective management, mentorship, and adherence to budgets and schedules. Drive performance a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $300K *

Shape the future as a System Validation Engineer, bridging hardware and software to enhance user experience. Drive performance metrics, automate testing, and collaborate across teams to ensure system...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $235K *

Innovate cutting-edge aerospace flight systems as a Senior Flight Software C++ Engineer. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, design scalable software solutions, and ensure customer success through effectiv...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by designing and optimizing wireless networks for diverse industries. Collaborate with IT teams to implement solutions, troubleshoot issues, and enhance performance in a dynamic en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Drive innovation by developing advanced simulation platforms for autonomous vehicle training and validation, working across disciplines to align software performance with real-world scenarios and indu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $250K *

Drive innovation by developing high-performance Android applications that enhance user financial experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and maintain scalabl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Transform business processes by designing and deploying AI applications that enhance decision-making and automate workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable insigh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, leading innovative projects in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with diverse teams, manage design processes, and ensure compliance whil...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of complex mechanical design projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for mission-critical environments. Leverage your expertise to ensure com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Innovate with us to design and deploy AI-driven software solutions for diverse industries. Lead full-stack engineering efforts, ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient production-ready applications w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.