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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$74K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic Agile team to develop critical enterprise software applications, leveraging modern technologies in a fast-paced environment for mission success...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$74K - $130K *

Join a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications for the C2 AOC community, utilizing your software engineering skills in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative enterprise...

4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive the design and development of automated testing frameworks for medical device software, enhancing efficiency and reliability while collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure high-qua...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Champion the development and execution of comprehensive software testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability across diverse applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive auto...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$232K - $368K *

Partner with us to shape innovative production test solutions for complex networking systems. Collaborate across teams to align strategies, enhance capabilities, and drive efficiency in testing proces...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative software tool development for cryptanalytic engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform research concepts into practical applications, enhancing anal...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Champion innovative software solutions that enhance operational workflows, integrating closely with intelligence analysts to optimize mission capabilities and address unmet needs in real-time, ensurin...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $252K *

Transform mission capabilities by collaborating with analysts to develop innovative software solutions that enhance workflows and drive operational success in a dynamic, intelligence-driven environmen...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing vehicle control systems through integration and testing. You'll develop and execute test strategies, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing advanced aerospace test systems. Utilize your expertise in LabVIEW and electrical engineering to create innovative solutions for military and commercial app...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with a hands-on leadership role in test development, guiding a team to enhance quality and automation for a complex IoT platform, while integrating AI innovations and collaborating a...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $105K *

Create and maintain scalable test automation frameworks for complex systems, enhancing efficiency and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product testability and contribute...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $130K *

Transform the systems engineering landscape by overseeing the full lifecycle of IT solutions, ensuring secure integration and alignment with cybersecurity standards while mentoring junior team members...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative cost basis management solutions, driving architecture decisions, mentoring peers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform reliability...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engineer robust system-level test strategies and automation for MCU platforms. Lead regression framework improvements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers to enhance test qua...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $225K *

Grow your career with an influential role in systems engineering and program management. Provide expert guidance throughout the acquisition lifecycle, engaging with diverse teams to ensure successful...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the desktop experience by providing expert IT support and engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, maintain security, and optimize endpoint m...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $230K *

Lead the charge in defining test architecture and MLOps quality systems for resilient autonomy capabilities, driving automated validation for software and machine learning across complex, multi-enviro...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in embedded software development, leading cross-functional projects from design to production. Collaborate with experts to enhance software quality and functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform structural and fatigue simulation processes, ensuring design solutions meet performance metrics. Collaborate closely with Design & Release teams while driving technical problem-solving and e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $145K *

Take ownership of defect reduction initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment, driving yield and performance improvements through cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and strategic i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$77K - $107K *

Lead quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and interface with customers to uphold product integrity...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by enhancing validation practices and building scalable strategies for code-transformation workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish relia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Oversee quality engineering initiatives by enhancing validation practices, establishing scalable strategies, and improving release evidence in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure robus...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by enhancing validation practices and building scalable automated testing frameworks for AI-assisted software workflows, ensuring reliability and exce...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.