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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the advancement of diagnostic imaging systems by troubleshooting, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance system reliability and...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$112K - $135K *

Drive the development of diverse software solutions, ensuring robust functionality and seamless integration. Collaborate on complex projects, leveraging best practices in coding, testing, and deployme...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in integrating and optimizing on-vehicle AD systems, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance sensor and vehicle interfaces, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and driv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $100K *

Analyze and enhance software quality assurance processes, ensuring usability and functionality through meticulous test planning, execution, and documentation. Collaborate with developers to elevate pr...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$128K - $173K *

Elevate your career by designing and integrating AI solutions for a secure, on-premises chatbot platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and reliability while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining web platform management by driving innovation and adoption. You'll translate stakeholder needs into actionable roadmaps, partner with engineering teams, and enhance platf...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion the delivery of innovative data solutions, leading cross-functional teams to modernize platforms and drive AI integration. Ensure project success through effective management of scope, qualit...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Inspire delivery excellence by leading a diverse portfolio of 20+ Scrum teams across regions. Align engineering outcomes with client priorities, enhance AI adoption, and drive measurable value through...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality through automated testing, collaborating across teams to streamline processes and ensure reliable releases in a cloud-based CI/CD environment...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Drive the development of high-throughput, low-latency systems for Uber Eats, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance core user experiences across multiple product lines and ensuring robus...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$202K - $224K *

Join a team that's building high-throughput, low-latency systems for Uber Eats. Collaborate across product lines to enhance core user experiences while developing innovative solutions in a fast-paced...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$72K - $110K *

Shape the future of environmental testing by managing rigorous tests on electronic flight hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and quality through hands-on e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $225K *

Drive the design and delivery of innovative AI-driven applications. Oversee the full development lifecycle, ensuring scalability and reliability in multi-tenant enterprise solutions while collaboratin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $225K *

Engineer and own the design and delivery of innovative SaaS applications, driving improvement in enterprise workflows while leveraging AI tools and ensuring scalable, secure deployments across multi-t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of submarine operations by providing technical guidance and ensuring quality in the development of technical manuals for critical ship systems. Collaborate across teams while driving...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems, guiding teams in architecture, hardware selection, and testing to meet customer specifications and project goals. Drive innovation and e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing application delivery as a Senior Data Analyst, managing production support and enhancements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $180K *

Drive quality assurance in a dynamic health tech environment, leading software verification for cloud and mobile platforms. Ensure compliance and scalability while mentoring junior engineers and enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Shape the future of financial technology by leading a dynamic team in developing innovative cloud-based applications. Leverage your extensive software development expertise to deliver high-quality sol...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower the future of AI by building and scaling distributed training infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and reliability for large-scale AI models. Join a fa...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software development for critical space applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing systems and create innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integration acro...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $156K *

Shape the future of automated test solutions by developing custom strategies, collaborating with engineers, and integrating software and hardware for advanced Defense and Aerospace technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $156K *

Engineer innovative automated test solutions for advanced Defense and Aerospace technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate custom hardware and software, en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of aviation technology by planning, automating, and executing tests for an AI-driven flight simulator. Collaborate with experts to ensure software quality and performance while tr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $116K *

Unlock your potential as you lead the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex electrical power systems. Engage with cutting-edge technology while providing expert support and trainin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.