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 *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in hybrid cloud environments, driving optimization and service improvements while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure system performance, security...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading automation projects across diverse industries, driving system design, development, and commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing industrial automation systems across diverse sectors. Drive project success as a technical expert, collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock growth by leading automation projects in diverse industries as a Senior Process Automation Engineer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design, testing, and commissioning of industrial...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $137K *

Drive the design and coordination of municipal utility systems for major transit rail projects, ensuring innovative solutions and compliance with standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary t...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $137K *

Reimagine urban infrastructure as you lead the design and coordination of complex utility systems for major transit rail projects, shaping communities and ensuring compliance with municipal standards...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $200K *

Elevate spacecraft performance by leading structural dynamics analysis for mechanisms. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliability from launch to orbit, developing finite element...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Drive structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft mechanisms, ensuring reliability from launch to orbit. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop finite element models and translate resul...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$220K - $250K *

Innovate as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer, crafting robust, high-performance systems that prioritize user privacy and security while transforming mobile connectivity. Collaborate with a dynami...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading the testing and validation of ARCI SONAR systems for submarines. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with Navy standards while enhancing software and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $234K *

Lead the charge in driving innovative product development and manufacturing excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize design, enhance manufacturability, and ensure product qualit...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to empower systems engineering excellence in defense projects. Engage in comprehensive evaluations, technical documentation, and risk management to enhance system performance and s...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $205K *

Drive the automation of deployment and testing for large-scale GPU clusters, ensuring stability and efficiency across our AI Cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to enhance CI/CD processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $111K *

Empower product excellence by leading test engineering in silicon photonics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive NPI processes, resolve test issues, and transition products smoothly to pr...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $111K *

Engage in a dynamic environment as a Test Engineer, collaborating cross-functionally to support new product introductions in Silicon Photonics. Lead internal operations from planning to execution, ens...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's driving compliance innovation by automating processes to enhance governance, risk management, and compliance. Collaborate with engineers to develop scalable solutions that meet lega...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$62K - $140K *

Innovate with us to integrate and test cutting-edge systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to drive system concepts and enhance testability, while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $200K *

Transform mission-critical defense initiatives by applying MBSE methodologies to develop system models, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and enhance digital engineering practices for DoD cust...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence across multiple sites. Lead strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while managing risk and enhancing cus...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$66K - $101K *

Explore the future of unmanned air vehicles by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with engineers to ensure rigorous testing and analysis, contributing to innovative aerospa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$116K - $182K *

Transform the software quality assurance landscape by leading a dynamic QA team, defining testing strategies, and ensuring top-notch quality for video collaboration software. Collaborate cross-functio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $218K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing embedded software quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans, ensur...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.