Software Test Engineer Jobs

Explore Software Test Engineer opportunities with employers seeking professionals who can help deliver dependable, high-quality software. Ladders features vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on software quality assurance, test automation, and product reliability.

What Software Test Engineers Do

Software Test Engineers assess applications and systems to identify defects, validate requirements, and reduce risk before and after release. Depending on the role, they may design test plans, write and maintain automated tests, perform exploratory and regression testing, and collaborate with developers, product managers, and quality teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers may look for experience with software testing methods, programming or scripting, test automation frameworks, and defect-tracking tools. Knowledge of continuous integration and delivery, APIs, cloud platforms, databases, and Agile development can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer, product, and level of responsibility.

Explore Software Test Engineer Careers

Find opportunities across industries and organizations, from hands-on testing positions to roles that help shape quality strategy. Browse Software Test Engineer jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and identify positions that align with your expertise and career goals.

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$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to seamless enterprise integrations by designing and developing Infor M3 solutions. Leverage your expertise in Infor OS, ION, and APIs to enhance data exchange across applications and suppo...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $260K *

Elevate operational efficiency by designing and delivering cutting-edge AI and automation solutions. Collaborate with teams to turn complex challenges into scalable, impactful implementations that enh...

California City, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$208K - $306K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering excellence by leading platform services that enhance software development. Drive innovation, consolidate capabilities, and foster a culture of collaboration t...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing automation solutions through troubleshooting, programming, and customer collaboration. Leverage your skills to improve machinery performance and ensure seamle...

RemoteRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$184K - $356K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with research and product teams to transform innovative ideas into production-ready services that enhance AI tooling...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $153K *

Join a dynamic team as a Fullstack Software Engineer, driving innovative solutions by building REST APIs and customer-facing components. Collaborate remotely within Canada to enhance engineering proce...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $173K *

Innovate by solving complex problems and building cloud-native solutions. Collaborate in an agile environment, delivering impactful software while utilizing modern technologies related to AI, Java, AW...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower innovation by leading the development of production Generative AI solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize workflows, ensuring operational excellence a...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $154K *

Bring your expertise to drive supplier quality excellence, implementing quality plans, managing audits, and fostering improvements. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance manufacturability and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software solutions, guiding AI-driven development, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the technical la...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $102K *

Elevate network performance by deploying and optimizing voice solutions, ensuring 99.999% uptime. Collaborate on network planning and security, while providing expert support and documentation for com...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Innovate by driving the development and management of cutting-edge testing infrastructure, focusing on enhancing software capabilities while building and leading an engineering team to adapt and thriv...

Columbia, TNRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in verifying embedded flight software, ensuring compliance with DO-178C standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop testing strategies, create effective tooling, and...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $195K *

Join a team that's dedicated to reducing food waste by leveraging your technical expertise. You'll tackle complex escalations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and build innovative solutions to enh...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance through expert Dynatrace monitoring. Collaborate with IT professionals to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$73K - $102K *

Grow as a quality consultant driving non-conformance management and continuous improvement initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $500K+*

Help us define, design, and validate power architecture for AI data centers, driving innovation in power efficiency and system performance. Collaborate across teams to bring cutting-edge solutions fro...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$182K - $212K *

Lead quality assurance efforts in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle procurement and rebuilds. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and timely delivery while supervising inspecti...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $140K *

Engage as a technical expert driving conformity assessments for product safety, quality, and performance in complex projects, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across teams and labs...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of software systems for autonomous aviation, managing architecture, integration, and performance across airborne, ground, and cloud environments to enhance operation and reliabili...

Mountain View, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $240K *

Transform the future of distributed systems by designing and building robust platform components. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and scalability in mission-critical environments, driving...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic enterprise sales by engaging C-level executives, driving new logo acquisition, and leading negotiations to close transformative cybersecurity deals across a focused portfolio of acc...

Tampa, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Software Test Engineer do?question toggle

    A Software Test Engineer checks software quality by planning and performing tests, finding and documenting defects, and helping teams verify that products meet requirements. Responsibilities may include manual testing, automation, regression testing, and validating releases.

  • What skills are commonly required for Software Test Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include test planning, defect reporting, programming or scripting, test automation, and familiarity with development workflows. Employers may also value experience with APIs, CI/CD, cloud services, databases, and Agile practices.

  • Are Software Test Engineer jobs available on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including Software Test Engineer opportunities. Availability and qualifications vary by listing.

  • How can I find the right Software Test Engineer role?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities, required testing tools, industry, work arrangement, and experience level. Focus on listings that match your background in manual or automated testing and your preferred career direction.