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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$77K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software through robust testing strategies. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance testing processes, develop automation frameworks, and ensure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes by leading technical initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading system testing efforts for critical USAF missions. Collaborate on process improvements, develop test documents, and execute various testing types to ensure system operabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by leading the optimization and scaling of mission-critical platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance enterprise architecture and drive technical innovation i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $231K *

Advance your career by designing AI-native ERP solutions that transform mid-market operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable software, leveraging cutting-edge AI technologi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative enterprise solutions that enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and maint...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $125K *

Transform enterprise solutions by driving design, development, and implementation. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate digital transformation while leading b...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $181K *

Drive the development of full-stack, AI-based enterprise applications, optimizing performance and enhancing customer software. Collaborate on design reviews and documentation to ensure high-quality so...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Explore a dynamic role where you'll develop full-stack AI applications, enhance software performance, and collaborate with customers to optimize solutions. Join a team dedicated to innovation and exce...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming defense technology by developing innovative software solutions for cloud-enabled systems, ensuring data security and integrity while collaborating in an Agile environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and testing advanced RF and microwave systems. Collaborate with a team to innovate and enhance product performance while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic engineeri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by leading grid scale generation and microgrid projects, developing innovative designs, and collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines...

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to multi-discipline projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading electrical efforts, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with codes while mentoring junior staff through...

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

$82K - $152K *

Engage in building innovative AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. Take ownership of backend development, leveraging Python and cloud technologies to create scalable features. Collaborate in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining legal tech by developing AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. You'll take ownership of projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools to create scalable features that en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$144K - $273K *

Transform enterprise AI capabilities by designing and implementing key components of a high-performance inference platform, ensuring efficient execution of large language models on diverse hardware en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $315K *

Unlock your potential by designing and implementing key components of an advanced inference platform, enhancing execution efficiency for large language models in diverse environments. Collaborate with...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading automation initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Drive compliance, project management, and continuous improvement while collaborating across teams to enhance system...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $185K *

Drive quality excellence by developing and implementing robust evaluation systems, collaborating with engineering teams, and leading audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $110K *

Lead validation initiatives for GxP computerized systems, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and mentor team members while managing multiple projects and delivering technical gu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through innovative process controls and data-driven improvements. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive continuous quality enha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality through process controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive defect preventio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Develop and maintain production software for gimbal systems, enhancing quality control and customer integration through innovative technologies and streamlined processes, in a collaborative environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Deliver high-quality testing solutions by developing automated frameworks and conducting comprehensive testing across applications. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with quality standards a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.