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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$80K - $95K *

Drive quality improvements across operations by applying engineering principles, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality. Make a tangible i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance software quality through innovative test automation. Leverage AI tools and scalable frameworks to drive efficiency and reliability in testing across Agile product teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $165K *

Unlock your potential as you support the Air Force's modernization efforts through software engineering, collaborating across teams to enhance system performance and mission effectiveness in a dynamic...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$157K - $212K *

Empower innovation by joining a dynamic team as a Test Engineer, where you'll design, develop, and execute testing strategies in a cloud environment, ensuring software quality and performance through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing application performance and reliability. Leverage your expertise in performance testing tools to drive improvements across online and batch processing platfor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $135K *

Engineer robust software quality by designing, executing, and maintaining test solutions. Collaborate with an Agile team to enhance automation processes, ensuring high-quality product delivery and cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality software through robust testing strategies. Collaborate with Agile teams to enhance testing processes, develop automation frameworks, and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the modernization of enterprise applications by driving data migration, system integrations, and workflow automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer-facing digita...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the modernization of enterprise applications by developing and enhancing systems using C# and .NET. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and optimize workflows in a dy...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $218K *

Innovate testing processes to enhance system performance evaluation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring compliance with industry standard...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze and improve test systems for defense technology, ensuring reliability and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize testing processes and collaborate across teams to enhance product performance and reliability. Contribute to the development of automated solutions and ensure compliance with regulatory stand...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $100K *

Empower innovation in medical device software testing by developing robust test strategies, executing detailed test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and c...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $220K *

Contribute to the validation of cutting-edge supercomputing hardware by developing and executing comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with engineers to enhance processes and resolve complex hardware...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to validate cutting-edge supercomputing hardware. Drive testing processes, collaborate with engineers, and enhance system performance through rigorous analysis and innovative solut...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$98K - $163K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Marine Corps test and evaluation efforts. Leverage your technical expertise to validate system requirements and ensure comprehensive testing throughout the pr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by leveraging advanced programming skills, containerization technologies, and TDD practices. Collaborate in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and techni...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$104K - $194K *

Champion the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, ensuring quality and reliability of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead test engineers in a dynamic, mission-f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $140K *

Shape the future of advanced RF systems by integrating and testing innovative technologies. Collaborate with experts to ensure system functionality and performance, contributing to cutting-edge defens...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading Agile teams as a hybrid Scrum Master/Software Engineer, driving Java development and facilitating Agile ceremonies to deliver high-quality software solutions in a dynamic e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$92K - $207K *

Transform software solutions by designing and implementing Azure applications. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver moderate complexity features, ensuring quality and performance through automat...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $154K *

Join our team to lead embedded verification and validation testing, define test strategies, and drive automation in a dynamic engineering environment for power distribution solutions, ensuring product...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and enhance missile defense systems through rigorous testing and data analysis, ensuring operational excellence and system integration for tactical applications...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $143K *

Unlock quality excellence by leading testing strategies for large-scale data pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact and innovation in our dynamic advertising technol...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $165K *

Shape the future of data quality by leading QA efforts within a dynamic engineering team. Engage closely with data engineers to tackle complex challenges in high-volume data systems and foster innovat...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.