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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$57K - $108K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll design, develop, and troubleshoot innovative test software for cutting-edge sensor products in a collaborative enviro...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$57K - $108K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace by developing innovative test software for commercial and military sensor products. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and enhance produ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead the development and execution of test plans, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of systems through data collection and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance test strategies and support decis...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $160K *

Optimize software quality and security by developing test strategies for cloud-native applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure functionality and performance, while advancing A...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and enhancement of automated test solutions for high-speed interconnect products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance automated test solutions for high-speed interconnect products, ensuring quality and efficiency across global manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock innovation in aerospace by leading advanced test engineering initiatives. Drive quality and reliability through sophisticated test plans and automated systems, ensuring our products meet the hi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining production testing! Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize test processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Dri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by developing and executing test plans for automotive systems. Analyze results, troubleshoot issues, and recommend design improvements while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee comprehensive test engineering efforts for IT systems, ensuring effective evaluation and reporting. Collaborate with teams to develop methodologies and execute tests, driving innovation and ef...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of testing by developing and executing system tests, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders to enhance system performance and reliability...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $132K *

Optimize test engineering processes to ensure high-performance semiconductor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain test programs, enhance test coverage, and drive y...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by developing and maintaining automated test scripts, ensuring the reliability of web applications and APIs through innovative testing strategies and collabor...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining mission-ready aircraft by troubleshooting and repairing custom electronics. Collaborate with engineers to enhance equipment reliability while utilizing adva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering test operations, ensuring rigorous testing and compliance in a dynamic environment. Drive quality assurance and support engineering decisions through effective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative testing solutions by developing and executing comprehensive test plans for avionics hardware. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance validation and reliability in mission-crit...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of consumer electronics by deploying and maintaining advanced test systems. As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you'll troubleshoot and optimize hardware for in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen missile systems by authoring test plans, executing integration tests, and collaborating with multi-discipline teams to ensure software quality and reliability fo...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$112K - $159K *

Contribute to the design and development of systems for human-rated space stations. Manage testing processes, collaborate with teams, and enhance test efficiency while troubleshooting hardware for ope...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Support integrated technical and analytical efforts in systems engineering, ensuring comprehensive requirements management and documentation for effective test evaluations and risk assessments in a co...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower cross-functional teams by providing essential technical and analytical support for system testing and requirements management, ensuring seamless integration and compliance with DoD standards w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a multidisciplinary team to troubleshoot and enhance test equipment, ensuring reliable operations in aerospace systems. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop innovative solutions...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing aerospace technology by maintaining and improving test equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and develop solutions that ensure re...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $154K *

Optimize testing processes by designing and building automated regression suites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and reliability through scalable Playwright and Ty...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $154K *

Drive the development of automated regression capabilities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable Playwright and TypeScript automation, ensuring faster releases wi...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.