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.
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.
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.
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.
Software Development Test Engineer (SDET), KSM
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of cybersecurity by designing and scaling automated test systems for a leading secrets management platform, ensuring quality and reliability in cloud-native servi...
Yesterday
Automated Test Engineer, Manager (Remote US)
$108K - $184K *
Unlock your potential as you lead an Automated Test Team, enhancing cloud applications and AI capabilities. Drive quality through strategic testing, CI/CD integration, and collaboration with developer...
Yesterday
Senior Java Test Automation Engineer with AI Expertise
$120K - $145K *
Elevate software quality by leveraging AI-driven test automation solutions. In this role, you'll design scalable frameworks, integrate Generative AI, and collaborate with teams to enhance testing effi...
3 days ago
Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer
$100K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing aviation safety through rigorous software verification and testing. This role involves developing and executing test cases for critical avionics systems, ensu...
4 days ago
$63K - $129K *
Contribute to system quality by executing test cases, analyzing requirements, and validating functionality to ensure compliance and stability in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to enh...
Reposted 1 week ago
Technical Program Manager, Digital Test $ Evaluation
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading Digital Test & Evaluation initiatives that integrate modern software solutions into defense workflows, enhancing efficiency and data-driven decision-making across the T&E l...
3 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer in Test II
$82K - $147K *
Unlock potential by driving automated testing strategies and enhancing deployment processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality and performance across microservices, while maintainin...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Developer in Test (AI Portfolio)
$114K - $155K *
Transform the testing landscape by developing automated solutions for AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-pac...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of automation testing for Salesforce applications. Leverage your expertise with advanced tools and AI technologies while ensuring quality across the software devel...
3 weeks ago
Quality Automation Engineer - IT Applications (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Design and develop robust automated test frameworks for enterprise applications. Execute CI/CD integration, conduct systems analysis, and enhance software quality through effective validation strategi...
1 month ago
Quality Automation Engineer - IT Applications (Remote)
$95K - $115K *
Join our team to engineer high-quality automated test solutions, ensuring the reliability and performance of enterprise applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust frameworks and le...
1 month ago
$70K - $116K *
Lead test automation initiatives by developing and executing automated scripts, ensuring high-quality deployments across AWS-based applications while collaborating with teams in a remote environment...
3 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of money movement by leading innovative software solutions that enhance payroll systems for thousands of businesses. Collaborate across teams to build effective, scalable systems that...
1 month ago
$110K - $130K *
Partner with us to streamline operations by transforming manual tasks into efficient automation solutions. Leverage your expertise in Ansible, Terraform, and CI/CD to enhance productivity across diver...
1 week ago
$140K - $153K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, user-centered products while mentoring jun...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Join a team that's redefining software testing by owning the end-to-end strategy, designing automated tests, and driving best practices in an agile environment to ensure high-quality delivery across m...
Today
Test Automation Engineer (Remote)
$115K - $120K *
Champion quality assurance by developing and maintaining automated test solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring comprehensive coverage an...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...
3 days ago
Senior System Software Engineer, Automotive Performance
$152K - $287K *
Play a key role in optimizing automotive software performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance benchmarks and develop innovative profiling tools, ensuring efficiency and effective...
Reposted today
$117K - $189K *
Lead the charge in establishing a modern quality-engineering practice, driving automation strategy and framework development while mentoring teams to enhance release readiness and quality metrics acro...
Yesterday
Senior ML / Evaluation Engineer
$135K - $160K *
Explore exciting challenges in AI evaluation by developing frameworks and custom validators for cutting-edge machine learning applications. Collaborate to enhance the quality and reliability of AI age...
3 weeks ago
$112K - $196K *
Drive innovation in software engineering by developing cutting-edge cyber tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance national defense capabilities while advancing your career in a fast-paced en...
3 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Champion the SAP testing governance for a major transformation program, ensuring quality assurance and strategic oversight across all testing activities. Engage with stakeholders to drive accountabili...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by taking ownership of QA automation processes, ensuring software quality through efficient testing frameworks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous im...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$74K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...
4 weeks ago
What does a Software Test Engineer do?
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?
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?
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?
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.