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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$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by developing secure, modular applications on RHEL. Leverage your expertise in JavaScript and React to create impactful web solutions whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $143K *

Elevate electrical design by leading innovative solutions for diverse projects. Utilize your expertise to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring code compliance and delivering high-quality...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive automation and reliability in global payment systems by designing, building, and evolving infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data platforms and deploy AI...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $220K *

Design and optimize backend services and data pipelines to enhance field operations, ensuring reliable systems for asset management used by field crews and utilities while collaborating across teams t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $282K *

Transform complex software systems as a Software/Data Engineer, enhancing performance and ensuring adherence to design requirements. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions within the I...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer data-driven decision-making by analyzing operational metrics and financial performance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manuf...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of operations analytics by partnering with leadership to drive data-driven decisions, enhance performance, and optimize financial outcomes in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform network infrastructure by configuring and maintaining routers and switches, ensuring optimal performance and security. Lead technical direction for NOC staff, manage maintenance schedules, a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $179K *

Lead the charge in transforming manual testing into AI-accelerated automation. Drive quality standards, build testing frameworks, and partner with teams to foster a culture of quality and efficiency a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $107K *

Support the development of test infrastructure for embedded firmware, ensuring quality and reliability through automated testing and collaboration with diverse teams. Engage in hands-on testing and tr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $250K *

Transform complex challenges into scalable products. In this senior role, leverage your full-stack expertise to drive product development from concept to production, ensuring quality and user experien...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$167K - $226K *

Join a team that's redefining AI-native products by blending cloud, ML, and hardware. As a Principal Engineer, you'll lead technical direction, influence architecture, and drive innovation across syst...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development and execution of automated tests for integration and performance, ensuring quality and reliability in software delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testin...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $147K *

Solve complex IT infrastructure challenges by implementing and supporting advanced systems solutions, maintaining documentation, and mentoring junior staff to ensure robust, secure, and efficient tech...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality by validating workflows, integrations, and business rules. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test cases, execute testing, and support auto...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Optimize software quality by validating workflows and integrations through comprehensive testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust test coverage, automate processes, and suppor...

Chicago, ILRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $160K *

Lead the optimization of propulsion subsystem testing by enhancing hardware and software capabilities, training operators, and resolving non-conformances to ensure production efficiency and quality in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of software quality by designing and executing automated tests, ensuring robust integration and performance validation for critical systems, while collaborating with cross-functional...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $168K *

Transform the landscape of Retail Media and AdTech by building and integrating innovative data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance audience activation, attribution, and analy...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and enhance missile defense systems through rigorous testing and data analysis, ensuring operational excellence and system integration for tactical applications...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $174K *

Champion quality assurance by leading cross-functional teams to enhance product reliability. Drive testing strategies, oversee release readiness, and ensure adherence to QA standards while balancing l...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $206K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and executing test plans, collaborating with developers, and enhancing testing processes to ensure system reliability and performance across manual and automate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $206K *

Transform the quality of mission-critical systems by designing and developing automated testing solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-performance RF applications meet rigo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional engineering initiatives for autonomous vehicles, focusing on Japan-specific projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with local requirements a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge RF-MEMS test infrastructures and automated programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive production readiness to enhance test strategies and op...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.