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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$68K - $109K *

Join us to deliver exceptional service and support for critical power equipment. You'll enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication, troubleshooting, and operational improvements whi...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance customer satisfaction through effective service execution, troubleshooting, and operational improvements in critical power equipment, ensuring quality and safety standar...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Engage with customers to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Execute technical tasks, coach team members, and ensure quality standards while fostering positive relationships and ident...

Virginia, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $133K *

Join us to deliver exceptional service in energy distribution solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise. Collaborate with teams to enhance opera...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Champion customer satisfaction by executing service work, troubleshooting, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality solutions while ensuring safety and complianc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions in energy distribution. You'll execute service work, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational improvements whil...

Virginia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $109K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions in energy distribution. You'll engage with customers, troubleshoot technical issues, and enhance operational efficiency whi...

New Jersey, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams. This role ensures data protection and compliance while integrating security into the software development lif...

Florida, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of application security by driving best practices and collaborating with scrum teams to ensure data protection and secure development processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance our...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $164K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise applications by designing and maintaining robust web solutions in Azure Government Cloud, leveraging full-stack technologies to enhance user experie...

Arlington, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advanced security assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing security posture through hands-on penetration testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Mentor...

California, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Champion modernization initiatives by designing and overseeing transformation solutions, integrating cutting-edge GenAI technology, and ensuring alignment with business objectives to drive impactful m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative thermal solutions for power products, utilizing advanced simulations and engineering expertise to meet customer...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$185K - $297K *

Elevate your engineering career by leading test automation and quality architecture for cloud and mobile systems. Shape technical vision, mentor engineers, and drive AI-first automation strategies whi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $169K *

Lead the development and validation of ADAS virtualization tools, integrating software into simulations. Collaborate with teams to enhance feature execution and transition physical testing to virtual...

Dearborn, MIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $265K *

Accelerate progress at a mission-critical team, leading Data Streaming to enhance data ingestion pipelines. Build a skilled team, ensure pipeline reliability, and collaborate cross-functionally to sup...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $109K *

Lead and optimize global IT infrastructure management by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ensure efficient design, deployment, and operations of ICT spaces to maintain high standards in data...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $150K *

Engage with customers to drive design wins and sales revenue by leveraging technical expertise and business acumen. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities, provide support, and build s...

Maryland, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's building innovative cloud-native applications, developing scalable backend services and modern web solutions using Golang and React. Collaborate on complex engineering challenges to...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore a dynamic role developing cloud-native applications using Golang and React. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable backend services and modern web applications, tackling co...

Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative cloud-native applications using Golang and React. Engage in building scalable backend services and user-friendly web applications while solving complex engine...

Texas City, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative cloud-native applications that enhance conversational AI and enterprise solutions. Develop scalable backend services and modern web applications using Golang and React, while tackl...

Calgary, ABRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion customer solutions by rapidly prototyping and deploying AI-driven applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities and drive adoption, ensuring impactful...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.