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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$94K - $266K *

Innovate secure, scalable workplace technology solutions by leading complex investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing employee experiences through effective problem-solv...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of product launches by ensuring top-notch quality through meticulous testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Leverage your expertise in Python and Swift to enhance demo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $230K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical investigations and driving scalable solutions in workplace technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee technology experience...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of medical instrumentation by developing innovative electronic and firmware designs. Collaborate on product development and engineering activities to enhance heal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $230K *

Lead transformative workplace technology initiatives, driving secure and scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and ensure effective implementation...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Shape the future of workplace technology by leading complex investigations and driving scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and implement secure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable workplace technology solutions, driving transformation and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams and t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming workplace technologies by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences and drive technical investigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Champion modern workplace transformations by leading technical investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing employee technology experiences through scalable solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Partner with us to lead transformative workplace technology solutions, driving secure and scalable implementations. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences and deliver impactful resul...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $245K *

Transform workplace technology solutions by leading complex investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing employee experiences through scalable, secure solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Lead transformative initiatives by designing and implementing secure, scalable workplace technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and drive technic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Lead the charge in transforming workplace technologies by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences and drive technical investigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Engage in leading complex technical investigations and drive scalable solutions across workplace technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee technology experiences and en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Transform workplace technology solutions by leading complex investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing employee experiences through scalable, secure solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Shape the future of workplace technology by leading complex investigations and implementing scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and drive techni...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $245K *

Lead the charge in transforming workplace technologies by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and drive techn...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Shape the future of workplace technology by leading complex investigations, implementing scalable solutions, and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with cross-functional teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $266K *

Reimagine workplace technology solutions by leading complex investigations, driving root cause analysis, and enhancing employee experiences through scalable, secure solutions across enterprise environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $266K *

Champion modern workplace transformations by leading technical investigations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing employee technology experiences through scalable solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Drive transformative workplace solutions by leading technical investigations and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance employee technology experiences and implement scalable solutions...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Lead the charge in transforming workplace technologies by designing and implementing secure, scalable solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance employee experiences and drive technical investigat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $266K *

Join a team that's driving modern transformations by designing and implementing secure, scalable workplace technology solutions. Lead technical investigations and collaborate across teams to enhance e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$87K - $230K *

Lead transformative initiatives by designing and implementing secure, scalable workplace technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance employee experiences and drive technic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $245K *

Pioneer innovative workplace technology solutions, leading complex investigations and cross-functional collaborations to enhance employee experiences and drive scalable transformations across enterpri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business 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.