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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$69K - $101K *

Empower our Micro-Fulfillment Operations team by ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated systems. Engage with customers to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, enhancin...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $174K *

Lead structural design for complex projects, focusing on data centers and industrial facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior engine...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$116K - $150K *

Drive impactful consulting solutions, guiding projects from analysis to deployment while shaping strategies that meet global business needs and enhance client capabilities across the consulting lifecy...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the integration of enterprise middleware and API services, enhancing application connectivity and support within a dynamic mainframe environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dr...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's essential to ensuring 24x7 reliability for our global cryptocurrency trading platform. You'll manage production support, optimize processes, and enhance user experience through tech...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$162K - $211K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to build and maintain production platforms, driving architectural decisions and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring system reliability and integration with IT Sec...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $150K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative SAP MM solutions, guiding clients through business process consulting, system configuration, and project execution while mentoring teams in adapting to global...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $174K *

Empower your career with hands-on technical leadership, driving innovation and excellence in healthcare systems. Lead a talented team, mentoring engineers while architecting scalable, secure solutions...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $143K *

Manage and execute electrical engineering projects with a focus on quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams, providing expertise in design, problem-solving, and mentoring while ensuring adhere...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $195K *

Champion the development and execution of data stewardship training programs to enhance organizational data quality and governance skills while collaborating with domain experts to address skill gaps...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $206K *

Transform AI observability by developing end-to-end capabilities, architecting data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user workflows and insights into agent performance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $215K *

Unlock your potential by leading quality engineering initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive automation, enhance delivery quality, and foster team growth while collaborating with cross...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $200K *

Lead technical solutions architecture for HPE storage platforms, guiding partners and sales teams in developing resilient infrastructure solutions. Drive engagement, enablement, and strategic initiati...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$126K - $200K *

Drive your career forward by providing technical leadership and innovative solutions in enterprise networking. Collaborate with partners to enhance sales engagement and architect cutting-edge solution...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$111K - $200K *

Champion innovative networking solutions by providing technical leadership and architectural expertise to channel partners, driving sales engagement and opportunity closure across enterprise environme...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$157K - $238K *

Empower our security initiatives as you develop and enhance threat detection systems, streamline data pipelines, and leverage AI for more effective monitoring and response, ensuring safety for our cus...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $238K *

Pioneer innovative threat detection engineering solutions that protect our infrastructure. Collaborate across teams to enhance our detection platform through advanced telemetry, improve pipeline relia...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the design and enhancement of corporate security infrastructure, improving automation and maintaining strong security posture in a cloud environment. Collaborate with teams to implement controls...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the backend development of our co-branded credit card product, creating secure services and APIs while ensuring compliance and performance. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation and men...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$97K - $109K *

Join a team that's redefining customer engagement by providing technical expertise and tailored solutions during the pre-sales process. Collaborate with sales and services to ensure seamless transitio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build robust data platform capabilities to enhance enterprise data usability across applications, analytics, and AI. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliability and performance in data processing and...

San Jose, CARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable Workforce Management processes and tools, enhancing operational efficiency and planning accuracy across global Customer Excellence teams...

Tennessee, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Drive the advancement of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance program by monitoring compliance, managing vendor risks, and leading audits. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective policy implement...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.