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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$96K - $128K *

Unlock potential by driving product reliability through innovative testing strategies and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality in a dynamic, cloud-based envi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, execution, and collaboration across teams, validating system performance, stability, and compatibility while contribut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $230K *

Shape the future of space systems by providing expert engineering support, overseeing program execution, and collaborating on innovative solutions to enhance operational capabilities and system perfor...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test cases. Leverage automation frameworks like Playwright to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance across cloud applicati...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $147K *

Join us to lead a team of engineers in testing and evaluating complex geospatial intelligence systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance across innovative environments in government and industry. Your...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance automotive quality standards by leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and resolving complex quality issues to enhance customer satisfaction and product excellence in...

Concord, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead validation and compliance efforts for medical device software, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while driving quality and innovation in a fast-paced environme...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading validation and compliance efforts for medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence and implement best practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $165K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by analyzing and implementing compliance standards for hardware, software, and documentation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and ensure adherence...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engage teams in enhancing quality systems for customer projects, driving improvements through detailed analysis and leadership. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality issues, ensuring top-ti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance initiatives by leading engineering teams to enhance product quality and compliance. Drive process improvements, develop quality systems, and interface with customers to resol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative software solutions by designing, maintaining, and enhancing applications using Python, Django, and PostgreSQL. Collaborate in an Agile environment, ensuring code quality and effect...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize advanced SoC devices for AI compute and inference. Collaborate across silicon, software, and customer programs to tackle complex semiconductor test challenges in a hand...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $129K *

Contribute to performance testing of diverse healthcare products by coordinating methodologies and collaborating with design teams to ensure effective test protocols and successful project execution i...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $129K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive testing methodologies and ensure quality standards in product development, ensuring timely and accurate performance evaluations to enhance healthcare s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Drive innovation in vehicle testing by leading HIL and static vehicle-level tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate safety-critical systems, ensuring high performance and reliabilit...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing military simulation systems through rigorous testing and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability while managi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in integrating and verifying advanced technical systems for national security. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless documentation and readiness of complex hardware and software...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in systems verification, intertwining requirements with testing to guarantee all products meet industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $173K *

Architect innovative RF testing solutions to enhance national security. Collaborate with a leading R&D team to develop and validate critical systems, ensuring safety and compliance while executing com...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive validation excellence by developing test strategies and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance SSD quality and efficiency. Leverage AI tools to optimize processes and ensure timely project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client and enterprise systems through efficient test engineering. Drive process improvements, manage inventory, and execute test cases while solving complex issues in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Support software testing initiatives by analyzing requirements, executing automated test scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance in a dynamic environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks for mission-critical software systems, enhancing cybersecurity operations and ensuring reliability in a fast...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovative test solutions as a Senior Applications Engineer, leading technical engagements and ensuring seamless integration of semiconductor test systems while building strong customer relation...

4 days ago

  •   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.