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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$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining robust integration architectures across diverse data sources, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliability for supply chain operations while enhancing s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative process engineering projects, leading from design to construction. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver quality solutions for clients in the chemical industry, e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative process engineering solutions by leading projects from inception to construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment specifications...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$129K - $193K *

Explore a pivotal role in missile defense systems, analyzing test data and supporting software validation. Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance operational capabilities for U.S. defense leaders...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automotive software quality through rigorous testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust software performance and contrib...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Innovate software solutions for tactical systems in a collaborative agile team, engaging in the full software development lifecycle to enhance the U.S. Navy's Aegis Weapons System and ensure mission-c...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $240K *

Optimize security across product lifecycles by leading assessments, advising teams, and shaping strategies to mitigate risks. Collaborate with engineering to embed security practices and enhance overa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in financial systems to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Quote-to-Ca...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming financial data into actionable insights. Leverage your expertise in Product Management to enhance Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes, driving alignment across Sa...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join us as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in financial systems to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance Quote-to-Ca...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock opportunities as a Senior BI Product Manager, bridging finance and technology. Drive data-driven decisions across Quote-to-Cash and Order-to-Cash processes, collaborating with cross-functional...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward as a Senior BI Product Manager, leveraging financial data to enhance business decisions. Collaborate across teams to transform operational challenges into data-driven solutio...

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform telecom project delivery by managing design tasks, mentoring consultants, and ensuring budget adherence. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance project outcomes through...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading the deployment and optimization of advanced networking solutions in hybrid cloud environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and operati...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading advanced testing and evaluation for cutting-edge C2 and sensor systems. Collaborate with experts to enhance air defense architectures and drive impactful results in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives by developing testing frameworks, automating tests, and ensuring software excellence. Drive cross-functional collaboration and own quality across multiple applicat...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through testing, design discussions, and coding. Collaborate across functions to implement solutions and maintain system stability while driv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Empower our team by leveraging your expertise in software testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application performance and ensure quality delivery throughout the...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize software quality by leading test automation efforts, facilitating design discussions, and ensuring seamless integration across applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform complex capital projects in the pharmaceutical industry by providing technical leadership in electrical and controls systems, ensuring compliance and innovation across multiple sites while c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $240K *

Transform the future of space technology by providing expert oversight on RF payload development, ensuring mission success through innovative solutions and collaboration with contractors and customers...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $210K *

Transform business challenges into innovative software solutions by leading agile teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality applications that enhance user experiences and dri...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $185K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in space mission programs. Oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management while collaborating across functions to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and ensure st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $123K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems for advanced communications infrastructure. Collaborate on complex projects, enhance product reliability, and drive process improvements while utilizing cutting...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

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.