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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$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $139K *

Transform internal operations by leading AI application development, guiding a team, and driving technical architecture. Leverage your expertise to build innovative solutions that enhance business eff...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $139K *

Join a team that's redefining AI application development by leading technical architecture, mentoring talent, and establishing engineering standards to deliver innovative solutions and enhance operati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $282K *

Engineer innovative data solutions to enhance web-based applications, streamline data management, and ensure compliance for critical information movement across customer mission spaces...

4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Join us to lead the design and execution of automated testing solutions using Tricentis Tosca, enhancing quality for healthcare applications while collaborating with Agile teams and stakeholders to dr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $129K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of medical technology by leading critical investigations and driving quality improvements that enhance patient safety and product performance throughout the produc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Lead critical investigations and drive quality improvements in medical technology, ensuring patient safety and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and up...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $148K *

Drive the design and development of electrical components for robotic systems, ensuring integration and performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality assurance for turbine engine components by overseeing compliance, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement while supporting cross-functional teams in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure high-quality software delivery through effective testing, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving. Contribute to Agile processes and enhance product quality by deve...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Develop and implement quality control processes and testing methods to ensure product reliability. Analyze defects, collaborate with suppliers, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement while ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion the analysis and testing of semiconductor devices, ensuring reliability and performance through detailed data evaluation and statistical analysis. Collaborate with the Yield Engineering team...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $332K *

Innovate software solutions by leading design, development, and testing efforts. Collaborate with teams to ensure system requirements are met while maintaining high standards of quality and security i...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$176K - $332K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Engineer, leading the design, development, and testing of innovative software solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet system requir...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$102K - $163K *

Unlock your potential as you lead design quality initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence in product development. Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping cutting-edge performance engineering solutions for complex business needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficacy and drive innovation, fostering scalable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career by partnering with leadership to develop innovative solutions across performance engineering, managing complex technical challenges while enhancing system resilience and efficiency f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $218K *

Lead technical initiatives in a complex COTS ecosystem, guiding software development and modernization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems while ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by building innovative software solutions. In this hands-on, full-stack role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features th...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $210K *

Innovate and develop robust software for autonomous spacecraft operations, tackling complex challenges in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and implement miss...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $223K *

Join our team to lead the design and verification of complex systems, ensuring performance and compatibility across all interfaces. Collaborate with engineers to optimize system architecture and mento...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of Defence by ensuring rigorous testing and validation of advanced simulation systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integration and interoperability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $135K *

Advance software development for automotive diagnostics by creating innovative solutions using C++, C#, and Java. Collaborate across teams to enhance product architecture and support hardware integrat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Develop and enhance diagnostic tools for next-gen AI silicon, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability and performance. Drive innovation in hardware diagnostics and stres...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of advanced measurement and control systems for experimental hardware, ensuring reliable data through hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.