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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing innovative electrical systems for industrial applications. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring compliance with ind...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating electrical engineering solutions. You'll research, design, and develop complex machinery while mentoring junior engineers to optimize equipment utilization a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $222K *

Shape the future of healthcare by designing and deploying AI-powered solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build full-stack applications and data pipelines, enhancing patient care thro...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $222K *

Deliver innovative AI solutions by designing and deploying full stack applications, data pipelines, and agentic systems in a collaborative, agile environment, enhancing healthcare delivery through adv...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing military systems through reliability engineering. You'll lead analyses, manage failure reporting, and ensure safety standards while collaborating with design...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $185K *

Champion the development of scalable software solutions, mentoring engineers and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance digital platforms. Drive technical excellence and ensure security in backend...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Empower disaster response by leading systems engineering efforts for advanced communications technologies. Collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies to enhance capabilities and ensure missio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing next-gen commercial audio technologies. Collaborate with engineers to enhance legacy products and create innovative solutions, while leading software develop...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of automated testing frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript, ensuring quality and reliability in web applications and APIs while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing high-quality backend software solutions while mentoring junior developers and collaborating across teams. Drive project success through design, implementation, and mainte...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Engage with us to develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data requirements into effective solutions, drivin...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of dam safety engineering by leading inspections, risk assessments, and design projects for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in dam safety engineering by conducting inspections, risk assessments, and design evaluations for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Mentor teams and manage projects to ensure high-q...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform dam safety practices by leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality project outcome...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in dam safety engineering, overseeing inspections, risk assessments, and design for hydropower projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform dam safety practices by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance hydropower infrastructure and mentor junior en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower and dam safety projects. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Drive impactful dam safety initiatives by leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance infrastructure safe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of dam safety and hydropower. Lead inspections, risk assessments, and engineering projects while mentoring staff and enhancing client relationships in a collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Champion dam safety and hydropower projects by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and mentor j...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Manage dam safety projects by leading inspections, assessments, and designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safety for hydropower and hydraulic structures, while men...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform dam safety practices by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Drive project success through technical leadership, mentor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of dam safety by leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure infrastructure integrity and mentor junior e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower and dam safety projects. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Elevate dam safety and hydropower projects by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and mentor ju...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.