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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$108K - $130K *

Lead the development and execution of OT infrastructure strategies that ensure secure, reliable, and compliant manufacturing operations while guiding a team of engineers and stakeholders to enhance au...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform embedded systems by designing and developing high-performance software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software with advanced hardware, ensuring reliability a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you design and develop high-performance embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and integrate software with advanced hardware systems...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$206K - $242K *

Transform external attack capabilities by developing scalable workflows and automating reconnaissance processes. Drive innovation in offensive security, mentor teammates, and contribute to a high-impa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive the design and implementation of low-latency trading systems, collaborating with strategy teams to enhance software for market connectivity and execution, while ensuring optimal performance and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in semiconductor testing. Leverage your expertise in the Advantest V93000 platform to develop solutions for high-performance computing and AI applications, collab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Drive customer success by applying your expertise in semiconductor testing and advanced tools to solve complex challenges in high-performance computing and AI applications...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to architect AI-driven systems that enhance aircraft development, integrating data and workflows to support critical engineering decisions from concept to flight test...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Empower the future of electric aviation by architecting AI-driven engineering systems that enhance aircraft development from concept to flight test, integrating data and workflows for informed decisio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $200K *

Transform advanced aircraft development by architecting AI-enabled systems that enhance decision-making and streamline workflows from concept to flight test. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you define and execute test strategies for AI applications, ensuring quality and performance through rigorous testing and evaluation. Collaborate with developers and users to de...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud deployment and automation. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll lead initiatives in CI/CD, containerization, and observability, driving innovation and efficiency in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering for national security. Manage Agile processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance system performance through technical ex...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of intelligence by leading software development efforts, ensuring high-quality solutions through Agile methodologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of manufacturing test engineering processes, enhancing production efficiency and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop test procedures, troubleshoot issues, and drive conti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$132K - $221K *

Pioneer the development of autonomous AI agents and multi-agent systems, ensuring enterprise-grade standards in security, scalability, and performance. Collaborate across teams to innovate and optimiz...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $170K *

Empower your career by leading electrical utility relocation projects in a dynamic airport environment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance aviation infrastructure and ensure seamless...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Transform the developer experience by designing and implementing AI-assisted tools, enhancing productivity, and optimizing the software development lifecycle through innovative solutions and automatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Deliver high-impact solutions by enhancing and maintaining mission-critical enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance for Apple products, leveraging...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Transform financial services by maintaining and enhancing payments applications and infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and operational excellence in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $120K *

Drive innovative middleware solutions to enhance bank-wide application integration, leveraging expertise in messaging technologies and BI platforms to optimize performance and scalability across diver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and performance. As a QA Test Engineer, you'll balance testing legacy VB.NET applications with modern web solutions, leveraging cutting-edge t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $215K *

Accelerate your career by integrating Linux systems and hardware for high-performance networking. Collaborate with engineers to develop production-ready platforms, leveraging your expertise in C, Pyth...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$239K - $298K *

Oversee the development of a new engineering function, shaping its technical direction and enhancing GTM strategies through collaboration with cross-functional teams, while leading a small team of eng...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.