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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$128K - $168K *

Transform the aerospace manufacturing landscape by developing and validating complex test systems. Ensure comprehensive PCBA and system-level testing across sites, driving excellence and repeatability...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and validating integration strategies for complex tactical communication systems. Collaborate across diverse engineering disciplines to ensure mission success through evi...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$111K - $150K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role focused on spacecraft testing and evaluation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure subsystem verification, troubleshoot anomalies, and support miss...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $115K *

Drive quality assurance by designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Collaborate across teams to enhance software development processes, ensuring robust, scalable solutions throughout th...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Unlock your potential in software testing, contributing to mission-critical systems development with a dynamic team committed to innovative solutions and continuous learning. Build expertise while sup...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $160K *

Shape the future of automated testing for ERP systems, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive test strategies, improve frameworks, and deliver best pr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high-quality production of medical device components. This role involves optimizing manufacturing processes and leading quality initiatives in a regulated envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$58K - $108K *

Unlock your potential as you validate software processes and ensure compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality systems and contribute to innovative software solutions in a dynamic environme...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of scalable software solutions for automotive systems integration, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance vehicle communication and telematics technologie...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$132K - $175K *

Empower innovation in subsea robotics by developing automated test procedures. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to enhance testing capabilities, ensuring quality and scalability in productio...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$67K - $97K *

Join our team to ensure the safety and reliability of flight control systems through rigorous software verification and validation of embedded software solutions, contributing to process improvements...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Champion the future of engine development by managing multiple programs in a fast-paced environment. Leverage your engineering expertise to ensure assembly readiness and lead process improvements, dri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$63K - $129K *

Innovate security automation solutions for compliance testing in a multi-cloud environment, ensuring continuous monitoring and effective risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in supporting the next generation of satellite communication systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance USSF operations, focusing on systems engineering, risk managem...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality engineering practices across a cutting-edge platform by owning test automation at all levels, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the reliability and scalability...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions and ensuring quality. This role involves evaluating technologies, managing system lifecycles, and developing technology plans to meet cu...

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Staffing

$72K - $108K *

Support our team by managing requirement derivation and verification for the Command Systems Integration and Test Team, ensuring compliance and executing comprehensive test plans while coordinating in...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex testing programs, ensuring project success through technical guidance, project management, and operational excellence in testing facilities. Drive continuous...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic engineering team to enhance automation processes, ensure product quality, and drive operational efficiencies within a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and maintain automated test suites, ensuring high-quality software releases through collaboration and innovative testing methodologies. Drive excellence in QA processes...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$86K - $198K *

Elevate mission impact by designing Cloud-based software systems. Leverage your expertise in Agile methodologies and documentation to transform real-world needs into effective engineering solutions th...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $146K *

Join us to shape innovative software solutions by leading design discussions, coding, and ensuring quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and user exp...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in designing and commissioning test stands for aircraft components, ensuring compliance with industry standards while effectively managing customer relationships and enhancing operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead design verification for advanced medical imaging systems. Drive compliance with rigorous quality and safety standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $140K *

Unlock potential by leading software testing initiatives, ensuring quality and compliance through rigorous verification and validation processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance sys...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.