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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading avionics certification projects, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Collaborate with teams to develop complex designs and mentor junior engineers while delivering re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading the calibration, installation, and maintenance of protective relay systems. Ensure the reliability of the electric grid while mentoring junior engineers and managing pro...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate with us as you develop and document software for advanced directed energy systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance control systems and contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $190K *

Empower our team by building scalable software solutions using AI workflows. Collaborate remotely to enhance stability, engage in code reviews, and stay ahead of emerging technologies while driving in...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$155K - $190K *

Transform the future of software development by building scalable, AI-augmented solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance stability, engage in code reviews, and stay ahead of emerging tech...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive the automation of drug-development workflows by designing and building electromechanical systems. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance laboratory processes, ensuring reliability...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product quality and manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic medi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Advance quality engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and product performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance, investigate quality issues, and impleme...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Champion quality excellence by leading process validation and compliance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and driv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Lead the introduction of new biopharmaceutical products by providing hands-on engineering support for liquid formulations in a cleanroom environment, ensuring equipment validation and operational effi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Engineer automated test systems for high-volume manufacturing, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop testing strategies and ensure product quality in automotive electronics...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Transform the multimedia software landscape by managing cross-functional teams, driving program execution, and ensuring timely delivery of embedded platform solutions while maintaining high-quality st...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $207K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software delivery by designing and operating CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate across teams to enhance developer efficiency, streamline workflows, and ensure quality...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$141K - $211K *

Join a team that's designing and developing scalable automation solutions for data center chipset validation. Leverage your software engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges and enhance auto...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $115K *

Innovate testing strategies and enhance software quality through automated and manual verification. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and optimize processes while leveraging AWS and full-s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $205K *

Drive technical evaluations and support for electric power generation projects, focusing on engineering design reviews and project development. Collaborate with clients to enhance project outcomes whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$131K - $205K *

Engage in the design and evaluation of electric power generation projects. Provide technical support and owner’s engineering services, focusing on thermal power systems. Collaborate on project develop...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $141K *

Drive solar PV and battery storage project development, enhancing our portfolio of renewable power plants. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate project feasibility, respond to RFPs, and...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$99K - $138K *

Innovate the future of space exploration by supporting the development and operation of advanced test facilities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure safe, efficient testing of cutting-edge tech...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Engage in designing and optimizing AI solutions to enhance automation and analytics, collaborating across teams to integrate advanced AI capabilities into core products, while ensuring ethical standar...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's enhancing enterprise-wide threat detection capabilities. As a Senior Technical Analyst, you'll develop high-fidelity detections and collaborate across teams to strengthen our defens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $220K *

Drive integration and testing excellence by managing lab operations, mitigating risks, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and ensure successful project delivery wh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in innovative substation design projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions in the energy sector. Your expertise will drive project success and enhance c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $97K *

Join our team to ensure the safety and reliability of flight control systems through rigorous software verification and validation of embedded software solutions, contributing to process improvements...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $196K *

Deliver innovative technology solutions to manage counterparty credit risk, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance capital markets operations and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Lead...

1 week ago

  •   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.