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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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...
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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...
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Elevate your career by providing expert Systems Engineering support for advanced Intelligence Architecture, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot and enhance mission-critical syst...
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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...
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Join us to drive innovative solutions in systems engineering for major acquisitions. Leverage your expertise in DoD and IC processes to ensure timely transitions and effective risk management while co...
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$112K - $135K *
Shape the future of defense systems by providing expert systems engineering services, driving acquisition strategies, and ensuring timely transitions to operational use while managing risks and costs...
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Empower national security by leading systems engineering for nuclear detection systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of critical capabilities, focusing on requiremen...
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Champion systems integration and testing for advanced electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance Navy ships' defenses against unmanned aerial threats through rigorous...
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Join a team dedicated to enhancing naval operations through advanced systems integration and testing of innovative electronic warfare solutions. Collaborate in dynamic environments while implementing...
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Embedded Software Test Automation Engineer
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Lead the design and development of automated test frameworks to enhance the quality and reliability of embedded software across multiple product lines. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement...
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Senior Software Engineer - Integration
$180K - $225K *
Innovate cutting-edge autonomous systems by integrating complex vehicle subsystems. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless functionality of hardware and software, driving advancements in robotics...
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Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...
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Join us to enhance quality assurance in manufacturing operations, collaborating with supervisors and engineers to drive improvements and maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle while adher...
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Senior Test Technician - NPI & Characterization
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Transform product development by leveraging your expertise in ASIC test systems, validation, and characterization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful silicon bring-up and opt...
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Senior Mission Critical Software Engineer
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Join a team that's developing high-performance embedded software solutions for critical missions across air, space, and undersea environments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the f...
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Transform advanced semiconductor facilities by leading electrical design projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure compliance, quality, and innovation while utilizing cutting-edge AI...
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Transform the future of technology by leading electrical design for advanced semiconductor facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance, innovation, and quality in every p...
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Advance the design and execution of electrical systems for high-tech facilities, ensuring compliance and innovation. Lead projects that integrate cutting-edge technology while mentoring junior staff a...
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Integration & Test Automation Engineer
$88K - $164K *
Transform complex systems through innovative test automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance integration processes, ensuring quality and efficiency in electro-optical and electro-m...
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$150K - $180K *
Architect innovative software solutions for semiconductor test platforms, integrating design and coding with hands-on technical leadership while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver...
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Drive technical projects globally, ensuring timely execution of automated test systems while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance service capabilities and support equipment deployment initiativ...
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Drive integration and testing for diverse training solutions, ensuring low-risk deployments and effective verification across systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and support field...
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User Interface Automated Test Engineer (26-381)
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Engineer automated testing frameworks for UI products, leveraging Java, C++, and Python. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality through effective test script development and communicat...
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Unlock potential by creating and maintaining advanced electrical and optical testers. Validate software, analyze data, and enhance signal integrity while collaborating with engineers to drive yield im...
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What does a Senior Test Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Senior Test Engineer listings on Ladders to find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.