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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and certification of advanced software systems for Navy combat applications, ensuring cybersecurity and integration across multiple platforms while managing testing and deployment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $135K *

Champion quality excellence by leading supplier management and compliance initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to en...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you drive robotic automation solutions, leading design, development, and deployment. Collaborate with teams on project execution while delivering seamless customer integration...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of innovative product design by leveraging your expertise in electrical engineering. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform concepts into reliable, market-ready solutions while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$124K - $186K *

Lead innovative electronic design projects, creating robust schematics and PCB layouts for advanced robotics and mobility systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance de...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

Drive your career with innovative electronic design solutions for robotics and mobility systems. Collaborate across teams to create reliable, high-performance products that thrive in challenging envir...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $186K *

Transform electronic design through innovative schematics and PCB layouts, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across teams to integrate cutting-edge technology into robotics and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $115K *

Lead the development of scalable software solutions, mentoring a mission-driven team while tackling complex challenges in secure environments to enhance public services and modernize legacy systems...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $180K *

Transform your career by developing and enhancing complex software systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement innovative solutions that meet performance sta...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $180K *

Engage in the development and enhancement of complex software systems, collaborating with teams to analyze requirements, debug software, and implement solutions that meet performance standards while e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Lead the charge in advancing test automation and quality engineering across enterprise applications. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance software delivery, mentor engineers, and ensure quality...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming counter transactions through innovative software solutions. Lead the design and delivery of critical platform components, ensuring seamless integration and high perform...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical strategy for a transformative mobile platform, enhancing developer efficiency and scalability. Lead AI-native initiatives, drive architectural excellence, and collaborate across...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate software quality by leveraging AI-driven test automation solutions. In this role, you'll design scalable frameworks, integrate Generative AI, and collaborate with teams to enhance testing effi...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Engineer reliable embedded software for pioneering microreactor systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure safe operation through effective firmware development, integrating sensors and hardware to e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower the future of aviation by designing and developing cutting-edge software for airborne platforms. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance products and support innovative 5G solutions in a dy...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of a next-gen loan platform, leveraging AI and modern tech to enhance user experience and operational efficiency across a large-scale enterprise environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace technology. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you'll develop and maintain complex software solutions, ensuring quality and compliance while col...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $185K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to lead automation projects in the pharmaceutical sector. Drive technical excellence, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards whi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Play a key role in supporting the construction and testing of submarines by collaborating across teams, managing HM&E test programs, and ensuring compliance with naval standards through comprehensive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading complex mechanical engineering projects, ensuring compliance with design codes and specifications. Collaborate with contractors to enhance project outcomes and maintain hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality throughout the lifecycle. Lead compliance efforts, drive process improvements, and collaborate across functions to achieve excellence in design...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engage in the design, deployment, and support of Linux infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical applications in a collaborative environment with development and security team...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of secure Linux infrastructures. Collaborate with developers and engineers to ensure reliable environments that support mission-critical applicati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of subsea geothermal power by building a robust software ecosystem that accelerates testing and validation processes, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to enhance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.