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.
Principal Test Automation Engineer
$100K - $120K *
Drive enterprise automation modernization by designing and implementing Playwright-based frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance automation quality, efficiency, and delivery through advan...
3 weeks ago
$77K - $103K *
Unlock potential by creating and maintaining advanced electrical and optical testers. Validate software, analyze data, and enhance signal integrity while collaborating with engineers to drive yield im...
6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Take ownership of the Test Engineering team, leading the development and optimization of PCBA test processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust test coverage and product quality while dr...
1 week ago
$76K - $127K *
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive product testing strategies, focusing on facility design, maintenance, and staff training. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the high...
Reposted 1 week ago
$76K - $127K *
Unlock potential by leading product testing initiatives, managing facilities, and collaborating on cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity and operational excellence in test processes and fa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Java Test Automation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, driving quality and automation in cloud-ready platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system stability an...
2 weeks ago
Senior Java Test Automation Engineer
$120K - $140K *
Drive quality engineering excellence by designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks for cloud-ready platforms, ensuring reliability and scalability in a fast-paced, Agile environment...
2 weeks ago
Senior Java Test Automation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency in cloud-ready platforms, driving enginee...
2 weeks ago
Senior Java Test Automation Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Transform the quality engineering landscape by designing and implementing robust test automation frameworks, ensuring the reliability and scalability of cloud-ready platforms while collaborating with...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $100K *
Drive integration and testing for diverse training solutions, ensuring low-risk deployments and effective verification across systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance methodologies and support field...
1 week ago
Principal Tester/Automation - Specialty
$100K - $157K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic testing team to enhance automation practices. Drive quality outcomes and mentor testers while shaping the automation strategy for our claims platform. Collaborate...
4 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Lead software development for robot testing and evaluation, driving team priorities and execution. Collaborate closely with hardware and engineering teams to enhance testing infrastructure and analyze...
Reposted 1 month ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive the development and evaluation of innovative ADAS features, collaborating across teams to ensure project success from concept to production while managing schedules and risk assessments effectiv...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineering - SDET
$140K - $210K *
Champion quality by designing and scaling automated testing frameworks for mobile apps, web interfaces, and point-of-sale devices, ensuring robust CI/CD pipelines and enhancing user experiences across...
1 week ago
Test Engineer – Integration, Test, and Documentation
$80K - $128K *
Engage in critical national security missions as a Test Engineer, coordinating across hardware, software, and firmware teams to ensure seamless integration and verification of advanced technical syste...
3 days ago
Intermediate Automated Test Developer
$95K - $135K *
Drive automation excellence by designing and implementing robust automated test solutions, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic healthcare software environment...
5 days ago
Embedded Software Test Automation Engineer
$125K *
Lead the design and development of automated test frameworks to enhance the quality and reliability of embedded software across multiple product lines. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement...
Reposted 1 week ago
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
$66K - $106K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and performance. As a QA Test Engineer, you'll balance testing legacy VB.NET applications with modern web solutions, leveraging cutting-edge t...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in ensuring software quality by managing testing processes, collaborating with stakeholders, and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple proj...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $154K *
Manage the testing of mission-critical software applications, ensuring quality and compliance through comprehensive test plans and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $154K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $154K *
Contribute to critical software testing efforts in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and performance of mission-driven applications for the Intelligence community. Collaborate with cross-func...
3 weeks ago
$141K - $236K *
Transform complex software systems through innovative development and maintenance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics, algorithms, and real-time systems while ensuring adherence to design req...
3 days ago
Engineer I, Software Test and Automation (R6216)
$74K - $110K *
Drive the development of automated tests and validation tools for autonomy software, enhancing quality and reliability across various testing environments while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
2 weeks ago
Lead Software Test Automation/ Monterrey
$110K - $130K *
Empower innovation at the forefront of software testing automation. Lead the design and implementation of scalable testing frameworks, ensuring high-quality deliverables and driving excellence in qual...
4 weeks 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.