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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$120K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by designing and executing tests for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. Collaborate with Agile teams to validate features, track defects, and enhance testing processes using AI tools fo...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality engineering for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. You'll design and execute tests, validate features, and collaborate with Agile teams to ensure top-notch softw...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by validating features and tracking defects across Agile teams. Leverage AI tools to enhance testing efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement in QA stan...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $130K *

Champion quality assurance by designing and executing tests for the EDGAR 2.0 platform. Collaborate with Agile teams to validate features, track defects, and enhance testing processes using AI tools...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions for automotive systems integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle communication and telematics technologie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $130K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Automation Engineer, leading projects across diverse industries. Collaborate with teams to develop control systems, ensuring high-quality software and client satisfaction...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $196K *

Unlock potential by leading testing initiatives for cutting-edge defense hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automation, optimize processes, and ensure the highest quality sta...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Join a pioneering team to shape innovative software solutions, engaging directly with customers to transform their challenges into reliable deployments. Leverage your engineering skills to drive impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by joining a pioneering engineering team focused on delivering innovative software solutions. Engage directly with customers to understand their needs, build impactful applicatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $136K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure software quality through testing and automation. Collaborate with experts to deliver high-quality technology solutions for financial services clients, managing the fu...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in a cutting-edge power generation project. As a Senior Quality Engineer, you'll oversee electrical and instrumentation quality assurance, driving exce...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovation in aerospace by leading advanced test engineering initiatives. Drive quality and reliability through sophisticated test plans and automated systems, ensuring our products meet the hi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to establish a robust quality foundation, driving root cause analysis and supplier accountability while collaborating across engineering and manufacturing to enhance processes and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate the quality assurance process by leading testing initiatives, creating test plans, and collaborating with development teams to ensure software excellence in an Agile environment, driving conti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software and hardware meet government specifications, managing test methodologies and outcomes for complex radar systems, while collaborating with contractors and stakehold...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $146K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation in software development for mission-critical database solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment to create high-quality software that meets the needs of glob...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $183K *

Champion the integration and execution of complex systems, leveraging engineering expertise and program oversight to ensure mission-critical capabilities are developed and sustained effectively across...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Test Engineer to build innovative test infrastructure for cutting-edge hardware products. Collaborate across disciplines to develop automated systems that ensure produc...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $180K *

Transform your career by engineering cutting-edge propulsion systems with a dynamic team. Leverage your expertise in data acquisition and controls to innovate in a fast-paced environment dedicated to...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive AI automation across departments, enhancing workflows and empowering non-technical colleagues. Leverage your expertise to build impactful solutions and foster a culture of...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $204K *

Lead the charge in developing critical software applications, executing all phases of the software development lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive innovat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower compliance initiatives by managing validation processes and change control across regulatory environments, ensuring adherence to procedures while fostering collaborative cross-functional engag...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in scalable distributed systems by designing and building a reliability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service health and observability while mentoring f...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $196K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and execute software verification procedures, collaborating with design teams to enhance embedded medical devices and drive continuous improvement in our software...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of testing as you collaborate with teams to enhance test strategies, troubleshoot systems, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing environments, ensuring quality and efficie...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.