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.
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.
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.
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.
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Lead the charge in performance engineering by designing strategies, building automated tests, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and scalability, ensuring a seamless customer...
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Join a dynamic team to enhance aerospace testing processes through innovative design and maintenance of test systems. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure reliability and efficiency in equipment...
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Elevate aerospace testing capabilities by designing, maintaining, and optimizing test systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and efficiency in complex mechanical and electronic system...
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Transform mission planning through expert test engineering, developing and executing comprehensive test plans while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure operational suitability and success in...
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Senior Field Software Engineer, Advanced Missions Group
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Innovate software solutions in dynamic environments, collaborating with operators and engineers to rapidly prototype and deploy mission-critical capabilities. Leverage your technical expertise to inte...
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Drive quality assurance by developing and executing comprehensive tests to ensure software reliability. Collaborate with teams to identify defects and enhance test processes, all while contributing to...
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Automation Test Engineer (Active TS/SCI Required)
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Optimize testing processes by designing and building automated regression suites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and reliability through scalable Playwright and Ty...
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Drive the development of automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring faster releases wi...
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Lead the charge in resolving production-related technical issues, collaborating across teams to ensure compliant and efficient build processes while driving continuous improvement and supporting produ...
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What does a Senior Test Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Senior Test Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.