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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$112K - $137K *

Grow by designing and executing tests that ensure robust performance and compliance. Collaborate on innovative mechanical systems while transforming raw data into insights that drive engineering excel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Elevate business processes by analyzing and defining system requirements, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $154K *

Lead the charge in building automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring software qualit...

Virginia, MNRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Transform the QA landscape by designing and implementing automated testing frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline release processes through innov...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Lead the charge in building automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable test frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript, ensuring soft...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Drive the development of automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring faster releases wi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $165K *

Lead the test engineering function to enhance operational performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards while developing robust testing processes and mentoring team members to achieve busines...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $190K *

Shape the future of test engineering by leading a dynamic team to enhance production testing processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, and scalability while driving innovation in automation and technolo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing hypersonic systems through detailed test analysis and evaluation. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance aerospace technologies and support critical testin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, collaborating within an Agile Scrum team to analyze data, develop algorithms, and enhance missile threat prediction capabilities. Your expertise will...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as a Software Engineer, supporting critical testing and integration tasks for advanced microprocessor systems. Collaborate on software testing, scripting, and hardware/software int...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through automation. You'll develop and maintain automated tests for enterprise applications, ensuring robust performance and security in a mi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform laboratory operations by leading structural testing programs, ensuring safety and efficiency while delivering high-quality results. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative testin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the quality assurance of a cutting-edge industrial platform by creating and executing tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate features and enhance customer experience...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as an Automated Test Engineer, driving innovation and quality assurance on critical government projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance military mission success while...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $110K *

Engineer automated testing solutions to enhance software quality and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on diverse government projects, leveraging your expertise in cutting-edge tech...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $171K *

Join a team that's redefining defense technology through innovative testing of propulsion systems. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring our nation's submarines and aircraft carriers meet rig...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team focused on testing innovative application software for next-gen features. Collaborate with developers to enhance user experiences across multiple platforms, ensuring quality and pe...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the development of Functional Safety solutions for automotive embedded systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards and collaborating across multi-disciplinary engineering teams...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining software testing by establishing robust automation strategies and frameworks. Collaborate across functions to enhance data integrity and quality in high-volume environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate your career by driving automation and quality in software testing. Collaborate across teams to enhance ETL solutions and ensure data integrity in high-volume environments while implementing...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through automation and testing strategies. Drive innovation in ETL/Data Engineering and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to deliver hi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $165K *

Lead a dynamic team of software engineers in developing automated test systems for military aircraft. Engage in hands-on software development while mentoring engineers, ensuring high-quality solutions...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading software development for critical space applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance existing systems and create innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integration acro...

2 days 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.