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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$70K - $156K *

Champion the development of innovative enterprise applications, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that meet complex busin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$71K - $105K *

Transform the future of electrical testing by ensuring compliance with standards, troubleshooting products, and enhancing quality processes. Collaborate with teams to drive continuous improvement and...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $86K *

Innovate cutting-edge defense technology as an Entry Level Systems Test Engineer. Collaborate with teams to assess and enhance system functionality, ensuring national security missions are supported e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Elevate user experiences by leading UI development for innovative spectrum data products. Drive architecture, integrate AI capabilities, and create high-performance visualizations while collaborating...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $173K *

Elevate engineering excellence by leading practice improvements and mentoring teams. Drive innovative solutions for development applications while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance processes...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

The Senior Civil Project Engineer will lead civil engineering design efforts and manage complex projects across Indiana and Kentucky. This role involves overseeing project planning, mentoring teams, a...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$73K - $118K *

Lead the design and development of core components for diesel and natural gas engines. Ensure performance, durability, and manufacturability while managing system requirements and resolving technical...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Help us innovate high-performance electrical systems for racing engines, ensuring reliability and integration across development and race applications. Collaborate with suppliers and enhance technolog...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $185K *

Transform embedded software solutions for next-gen business-jet cabin systems. Lead the development of a Yocto-based video platform, ensuring reliability and performance while mentoring junior enginee...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to develop innovative low-carbon solutions. Leverage your expertise in process engineering to support clients in their energy transition, ensur...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of low-carbon energy solutions by leveraging your expertise in process engineering to develop innovative strategies for hydrogen and LNG production, while collaborating with clients t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape innovative solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive low-carbon energy projects. Leverage your expertise in process modeling and design to support client...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on low-carbon solutions. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative processes for hydrogen and LNG, driving impactful projects in a fast-paced...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team of process engineers to deliver innovative low-carbon solutions, focusing on hydrogen production and LNG processes. Drive technical due diligence and process modeling to support cl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Optimize low-carbon energy solutions by collaborating with engineers to develop innovative processes for hydrogen and LNG production, ensuring technical excellence and supporting clients in their ener...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Drive innovation in low-carbon solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to optimize energy transition processes and deliver impactful results for clients in a fast-pac...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $161K *

Engineer innovative AI solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop customer-centric features that enhance accounting workflows. Drive technical leadership and agile practices in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$115K - $158K *

Play a key role in enhancing developer productivity through effective automation tools and testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions ensuring software qua...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of backend storage solutions on AWS. You'll design, build, and optimize scalable systems, ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating with cross...

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Secure Access Enablement Engineer, ensuring secure provisioning on classified cloud platforms. Collaborate with DoD security authorities and industry partners to enhance fun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate nuclear testing processes by preparing and reviewing critical procedures to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of naval propulsion plants, coordinating efforts for compliance and qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Architect robust Kubernetes solutions to enhance cloud infrastructure. Drive multi-cloud initiatives and implement cell-based architecture for scalable, reliable services. Join a team dedicated to bui...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $142K *

Lead and coordinate construction management for capital projects, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and stakeholder communication from initiation to closure across multiple concurrent proj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Join us to lead Test and Evaluation activities for advanced navigation systems. Collaborate with Navy stakeholders, manage test events, and ensure compliance with defense acquisition processes in a hy...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $222K *

Shape the future of logistics by developing intelligent planning platforms that optimize freight movement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance supply chai...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.