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 *

Lead the charge in building a modern hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and develop tools that support scalable, r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development of a modern hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows and build scalable solutions that support rel...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by designing and implementing a modern hybrid cloud platform that enhances application reliability and scalability through automation, infrastructure-as-code, and streamlined workflows across...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by designing and implementing automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across hybrid environments, enabling seamless applic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of a cutting-edge hybrid cloud platform, enhancing automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to streamline workflows, reduce manual tasks, and build scal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower teams by designing and delivering automation solutions that streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency, and support scalable applications across hybrid cloud environments. Join us in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$112K - $140K *

Drive the development of safety-critical, real-time embedded software for complex aerospace systems. Collaborate with a team to enhance coding standards, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-qual...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $135K *

Accelerate the development of a cutting-edge hybrid cloud platform by designing automation systems that enhance operational efficiency and reliability across diverse environments, enabling teams to st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality processes, drive compliance, and lead audits in semiconductor manufacturing. Collaborate across functions to implement effective solutions and mentor engineers i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Transform aerospace material testing by leading complex qualification and certification projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of customer test plans while ma...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing network reliability and security for emergency response operations. As a Senior Network Engineer, you'll design, implement, and maintain critical network infr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $194K *

Execute automated testing and validation for complex hardware/software systems, ensuring reliability and performance in lab and pre-field environments. Collaborate with engineers to build scalable tes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $127K *

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive product testing strategies, focusing on facility design, maintenance, and staff training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the high...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $127K *

Unlock potential by leading product testing initiatives, managing facilities, and collaborating on cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and operational excellence in test processes and fa...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as you innovate automated testing solutions for AWS infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance deployment confidence and streamline v...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$400K - $500K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative products at the forefront of generative AI. Collaborate across engineering, product, and design to rapidly prototype and deliver compelling user experiences w...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality by developing and executing comprehensive tests. Collaborate with peers to enhance testing methodologies and mentor teammates in a dynamic and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $241K *

Explore a pivotal role providing technical expertise for global Point of Entry systems, ensuring installation, maintenance, and support. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance and execut...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and optimization of innovative focal plane array products by leveraging cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and root cause investigation to enhance performance and yiel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and automating test systems for robots, ensuring rigorous testing and data logging. Collaborate with engineers to enhance testing efficiency and reliability in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Advance the development of automated test solutions by overseeing system analysis, integration, and validation processes. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance with industry standards wh...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive quality, cost, and schedule targets while ensuring safety and production standards are met. Foster collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $231K *

Unlock potential by ensuring the functional correctness of digital modem designs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust verification strategies and environments, driving innovation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $128K *

Analyze and mitigate product risks through innovative testing methods, ensuring readiness for production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and rider satisfaction while leadin...

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize application performance by leading comprehensive testing initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance scalability and reliability of enterprise applications through expert...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.