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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$128K - $192K *

Elevate service readiness for semiconductor inspection products by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal design, documentation, and training for successful product launches and m...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and implement test strategies for wireless diabetes therapy systems, ensuring product quality and safety through collaboration and innovative testing methods. Play a key...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $165K *

Lead the development and implementation of test strategies for wireless diabetes therapy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and safety, while executing design v...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $126K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative test automation. Leverage your expertise in Selenium and Java to design and maintain robust automated testing frameworks...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative engineering solutions and enhancing application performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while driving continu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of finance and technology, driving data-driven decisions in Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform oper...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial data into actionable insights as a Senior BI Product Manager, bridging Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational eff...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Drive impactful BI solutions by connecting financial data to business decisions. Collaborate across teams to transform operational challenges into analytics and AI opportunities, enhancing Quote-to-Ca...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional initiatives to transform financial data into actionable insights, enhancing Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes through analytics and AI/ML, while collaborating with Sales...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of financial data into strategic decisions, transforming operational challenges into data-driven insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into actionable insights, driving alignment across Sales, Legal, and Accounting. Leverage your expertise in BI and financial systems to enhance operation...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial data into actionable insights, bridging Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency t...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by harnessing cutting-edge technology and methodologies to design, develop, and test high-performance software solutions for government clients, while leading diverse teams and opt...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by architecting and executing comprehensive hardware test capabilities for avionics and control systems, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to production through collaboratio...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of internal security tools by driving product strategy, prioritizing initiatives, and enhancing developer experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to reduce risk and friction while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategic vision for internal security tools, prioritizing epics to reduce risk and enhance developer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective adoption of policies and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the strategic vision for internal security tools, enhancing developer experience and reducing risk. Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives, ensuring effective adoption of policies...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and improve test systems for defense technology, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and dri...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced systems for Naval Electronic Warfare. Collaborate on innovative solutions that enhance military capabilities in challenging environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by managing complex systems engineering projects for critical radar systems, ensuring effective solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost constraints while support...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative systems engineering solutions for a high-priority nuclear modernization program, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to schedule and cost constraints w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for a high-priority defense program. You'll engage in comprehensive engineering activities, ensuring mission success through effective desi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by providing expert Systems Engineering support for advanced Intelligence Architecture, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and enhance mission-critical syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense by leading systems engineering efforts for critical radar systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence and deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.