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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$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead complex DDC implementations, optimizing Delta Controls systems for mission-critical data centers. Mentor junior engineers while driving project success through hands-on technic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product reliability through rigorous environmental testing. You'll perform critical assessments in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the success of ele...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $140K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on automating software validation for autonomous systems. Collaborate on developing scalable test frameworks and tools, ensuring software quality and miss...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$155K - $170K *

Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing manufacturing processes to drive efficiency and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new electro-mechanical products to market while resolving prod...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading test engineering for solid rocket motors and hypersonic systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans, ensure safety, and drive innovation in ae...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $123K *

Champion quality engineering by developing and maintaining robust automation solutions that ensure optimal application performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating across teams to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $225K *

Transform the future of cloud commerce by leading the design and evolution of scalable, resilient systems that enhance platform reliability and drive innovation across teams and products...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $157K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Developer, enhancing OTC derivatives systems through agile methodologies, team leadership, and expert engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Advance your career by designing and deploying backend systems that power AI-driven solutions for enterprise environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable feature...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Network Engineer, providing Tier 3 support for a critical naval transport network. Drive advanced troubleshooting, enhance network architecture, and lead cross-function...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-ready aircraft by troubleshooting and repairing custom electronics. Collaborate with engineers to enhance equipment reliability while utilizing adva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring AI agent quality through innovative evals, regression tracking, and automated testing. Collaborate with teams to maintain product integrity and enhance performance, driving...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our teams by leading technical clarifications and resolving complex product issues. Collaborate across engineering and operations to ensure accurate order execution and enhance customer satisf...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to develop and enhance innovative software solutions that support critical missions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure application reliability and security while leveraging mod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $139K *

Drive quality excellence by overseeing compliance and CAPA processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic envi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful engineering projects by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence from design to commissioning, and solving complex challenges across various sectors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$166K - $220K *

Engineer safety into manufacturing processes, ensuring production systems are safe and efficient. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify hazards and implement controls throughout the prod...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$166K - $220K *

Champion safety in manufacturing by designing risk assessments and controls. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure safe production processes, from equipment design to operational ramp-up, while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$64K - $101K *

Shape the future of software quality by executing manual and automated testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement in testing practices to ensure high-qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $218K *

Engage in software design and development, enhancing systems and tools. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and debug software, ensuring high-quality solutions for diverse platforms. Contribute to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $178K *

Empower your career by driving technical planning and system integration. Collaborate across teams to transform customer requirements into effective solutions while managing cost, schedule, and risk f...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the integration and verification of communication payload products, driving architecture definition and test execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and traceability, while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$145K - $276K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading a simulation team, collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure project success and mission readiness in a dynamic lab environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $158K *

Pioneer innovative software solutions for advanced fire control systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and integrate embedded software, ensuring reliability in a fast-pac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.