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.
$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
Senior Specialist, Software Engineering
$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
$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...
5 days ago
$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
$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...
2 days ago
Staff Engineer, Test Automation (R5792)
$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
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
$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
$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
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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
Staff Software Engineer in Test, Compiler & Systems Validation
$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
Staff Software Engineer in Test, Compiler & Systems Validation
$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...
2 weeks ago
Staff Software Engineer in Test, Compiler & Systems Validation
$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
Software Engineer, Product Platform
$200K - $290K *
Pioneer a privacy-centric telecommunications platform, enabling resilient connectivity and user empowerment. Collaborate with top engineers to innovate solutions that protect user privacy in a constan...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$76K - $145K *
Champion defect control in a high-volume manufacturing setting. Drive yield improvements and support NPI efforts by analyzing defect data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III: Test Automation
$76K - $115K *
Engineer robust automated testing frameworks to enhance software quality. Collaborate across teams to integrate automation into development processes, ensuring high performance and reliability through...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer III: Test Automation
$76K - $115K *
Advance your career by designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, ensuring quality throughout the software development lifecycle while collaborating across teams to enhance product reliab...
2 weeks ago
$89K - $135K *
Pioneer the testing and integration of cutting-edge systems, leading a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet end-user needs while fostering continuous improvement in proc...
Reposted 4 days ago
$89K - $135K *
Contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge electronics and communications technologies by leading a multi-disciplinary team in testing and integration efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables me...
Reposted 4 days ago
$140K - $170K *
Join an innovative team to execute and analyze flight tests for UAVs, ensuring high-quality data and valuable insights while shaping safety protocols and processes for an evolving startup environment...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in shaping a robust Quality Assurance strategy, overseeing global QA delivery and vendor management. Collaborate across teams to ensure software reliability, performance, and security...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive the future of wireless technology by testing and validating Wi-Fi devices and networks. Utilize your expertise in 802.11 standards, performance testing, and packet analysis to ensure optimal con...
2 weeks ago
Senior Instrumentation and Controls Test Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive the development of advanced measurement and control systems for experimental hardware, ensuring reliable data through hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic...
1 week ago
Senior Test Engineer (Onsite)- Test Lab
$77K - $129K *
Contribute to performance testing of diverse healthcare products by coordinating methodologies and collaborating with design teams to ensure effective test protocols and successful project execution i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Test Engineer (Onsite)- Test Lab
$77K - $129K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive testing methodologies and ensure quality standards in product development, ensuring timely and accurate performance evaluations to enhance healthcare s...
Reposted 2 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?
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