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.
Forward Deployed Engineer (Technical Architect)
$170K - $210K *
Empower Federal agencies by architecting and delivering AI-assisted software solutions. Responsible for client engagement, technology integration, and ensuring that production-ready solutions meet ope...
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Senior Owners Engineer - Civil Structural
$110K - $130K *
Lead a team to design and oversee civil structural projects, ensuring quality and technical excellence across all phases. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior engineers while managing diverse pr...
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Senior Specialist Support Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Drive advanced support for traffic signal controller systems, ensuring reliable performance through troubleshooting and integration. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance operational ef...
3 weeks ago
Senior AI Engineer with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore
$135K - $160K *
Unlock the future of AI as you design and enhance multi-agent orchestration frameworks, implementing state management and human-in-the-loop workflows to empower enterprise-level agent development at s...
3 weeks ago
Senior Platform Engineer -AI / Platform Lead
$135K - $160K *
Transform your career by leading platform engineering initiatives that enhance developer experience and operational excellence. Drive technical ownership across the software lifecycle, shaping the pla...
1 week ago
Application Development Team Manager
$147K - $198K *
Lead a dynamic software development team, driving modernization and secure engineering practices across legacy and cloud-native systems while fostering collaboration and high-quality delivery...
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Senior Services Engineer (B2Bi/CFT)
$110K - $130K *
Engage with our team as a Senior Services Engineer, driving B2B integration and managed file transfer solutions. Ensure operational excellence and reliability in mission-critical systems while providi...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Unlock potential by transforming spatial AI research into practical solutions that enhance user experiences for homebuyers and builders, driving innovation in generative floor plan capabilities within...
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Senior Engineering Manager - Core Engineering, Trusted Data Platform
$209K - $273K *
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Staff Software Engineer, Product
$100K - $300K *
Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...
3 weeks ago
Contract Software Engineer - WebCompat Tooling (Dashboards and Reporting), Firefox
$110K - $130K *
Drive the enhancement of internal tooling for the WebCompat team, focusing on dashboards and screenshot pipelines to streamline site breakage triage and reporting, ensuring a faster, data-driven appro...
4 days ago
$129K - $253K *
Champion automation excellence by leading a team to design and implement robust automation strategies, ensuring reliability and security across systems while driving innovation in cloud and applicatio...
5 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Engage with clients by providing technical support, conducting presentations, and assisting in sales activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product alignment with customer needs while ma...
3 days ago
Senior Director, Software Engineering
$145K - $190K *
Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...
1 week ago
Senior/Staff Software Engineer (Platform and Execution Model)
$180K - $240K *
Elevate your career by designing and building robust distributed systems. Lead architectural decisions, ensure reliability, and mentor engineers while tackling complex challenges in regulated environm...
2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems
$179K - $232K *
Drive AI-assisted workflows to transform design into production code, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Thumbprint’s design system and tooling. Contribute to a greenfield project th...
1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems
$180K - $233K *
Engineer AI-assisted workflows that streamline design-to-code processes, enhancing collaboration across teams. Drive innovation in a greenfield project, creating a cohesive pipeline between design, pr...
1 month ago
$128K - $153K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...
3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower data-driven decisions by building scalable data models and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, ensuring high-quality re...
5 days ago
Senior Customer Onboarding Engineer
$126K - $140K *
Shape the future of customer success by owning technical onboarding, guiding clients through implementation, optimizing deployments, and ensuring adherence to best practices for optimal use of the pla...
3 weeks ago
Windows, Azure, Virtualization Engineer
$122K *
Join a team that's shaping enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud environments. Leverage your expertise in virtualization and security to optimize systems, automate processes, and lead technical...
2 days ago
Windows, Azure, Virtualization Engineer
$122K *
Transform enterprise Windows infrastructure and cloud environments by designing, implementing, and securing systems. Collaborate with IT teams to optimize performance, automate processes, and ensure c...
1 week ago
$73K - $102K *
Unlock potential by leading the development of LLM-powered applications and agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and maintain innovative software solutions, ensuring high qu...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $166K *
Take ownership of air quality projects, leading permitting and compliance efforts for diverse industries. Utilize your expertise in regulatory strategy and modeling to enhance client relationships and...
5 days ago
Senior Microsoft Software Engineer - Remote
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of endpoint management by crafting secure, high-performance software solutions in C# and .NET. Collaborate on architectural design and drive the delivery of innovative product capabil...
1 month 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.