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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$118K - $144K *

Drive quality assurance for complex software in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability and usability across instruments, firmware, and cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead quality assurance for healthcare technology solutions. Drive testing strategies, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the reliability of critical clinical workflows through...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $161K *

Lead the charge in ensuring high-quality delivery through robust test automation and data validation. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate complex data flows and enhance digital marketing platfor...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate software testing by integrating automated procedures for a Link 16 application. Collaborate with architects, document processes, and adapt to dynamic changes while ensuring quality and complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $198K *

Optimize software testing processes by collaborating with developers and users to ensure product integrity. Automate security and performance testing while enhancing your skills in cloud development a...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software testing by automating security and performance evaluations. Collaborate with developers and users to enhance cloud-based systems while expanding your...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Take ownership of a sophisticated e-commerce platform, driving AI-powered solutions and architectural decisions while delivering production-ready applications with minimal oversight in a highly indepe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead initiatives to enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance while collaborating with cross-funct...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $90K *

Drive software quality by executing tests and collaborating with engineers to enhance StreamCaster products. Engage in manual regression, exploratory testing, and defect resolution to ensure robust pe...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$119K - $234K *

Shape the future of technology by developing scalable ingestion pipelines and indexing solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance the Copilot experience, ensuring low-latency access to enterprise da...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $203K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in PowerPoint by designing and delivering innovative, secure, and scalable features that enhance user collaboration and creativity on a global scale...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $133K *

Elevate software testing for geospatial systems by designing, debugging, and validating applications. Collaborate on GUIs and backend logic to enhance performance and functionality, ensuring high-qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $135K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by developing automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Appium. Collaborate with teams to enhance application performance and ensure robust testing for web...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance in retail by leading testing strategies and driving best practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust test coverage and enhance solutions, while mentoring junior engi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for innovative POS solutions, driving testing strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the retail experience through comprehens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion a transformational Agile culture by guiding teams through complex delivery challenges, fostering improvements in velocity, and facilitating best practices. Drive governance and integrated pla...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of software validation by ensuring rigorous evidence and traceability for releases. Own the automation and verification processes that guarantee software, firmware, and models meet th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure software, firmware, and models meet rigorous standards. Own validation, traceability, and release evidence, while building automation for reliable testing and compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality cloud and on-premise security solutions. Engage in comprehensive testing activities, leveraging your expertise in networking and cloud environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Transform the testing landscape by validating cloud and on-premise security platforms. Lead end-to-end quality assurance efforts, leveraging automation and scripting to ensure robust performance and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of aerospace testing by leading the design and execution of advanced electrical and environmental test solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency in product validation and product...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative test solutions to validate and characterize cutting-edge technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and debug hardware and software for integrated circ...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $103K *

Elevate production quality by developing and sustaining test solutions for PCBAs. Collaborate across teams to enhance reliability, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing processes while supporting ne...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through innovative testing strategies. You'll manage an enterprise test repository, develop test plans, and ensure compliance with DoD standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $116K *

Join a dynamic technical team to enhance testing and maintenance of complex submarine systems. Lead multi-disciplinary groups, mentor peers, and troubleshoot critical system issues in a high-stakes wa...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.