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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$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining product testing strategies, integrating cross-functional teams to enhance quality and customer experience while driving operational excellence in high-volume manufacturin...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $136K *

Shape the future of software quality automation by developing cutting-edge tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and elevate testing workflows, ensur...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$69K - $141K *

Join a team of innovators as a Software Integration and Test Engineer, where you'll design, develop, and execute software test plans, ensuring quality for critical space mission systems while collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $170K *

Join a team that's critical in integrating and verifying autonomy software on flight hardware, transforming high-level objectives into executable plans. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensur...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic UAV engineering team to design and develop cutting-edge ground control software and communications systems for drone platforms, utilizing Agile methodologies within a collaborative envi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Champion customer success by delivering impactful technical proof of concepts, ensuring excellence in product functionality and performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and rigoro...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $136K *

Empower engineering teams by designing and developing innovative automation frameworks and tools across platforms. Collaborate to enhance CI/CD pipelines, ensure software quality, and drive efficiency...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate military solutions through testing, integration, and deployment of advanced ground systems. Collaborate with engineers and Government stakeholders to enhance mission-cr...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team dedicated to enhancing military operations through innovative testing and integration of ground systems. Contribute to mission-critical applications while supporting a collaborative and ag...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing air and missile defense systems. Collaborate with Agile teams to develop secure software solutions that tackle complex challenges, ensuring effective battlefi...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $99K *

Unlock potential by planning and executing complex laboratory tests, analyzing data, and troubleshooting technical issues. Collaborate with customers and teams to ensure quality and compliance in a fa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$63K - $111K *

Drive the efficiency of engineering processes by managing submittals, liaising with project teams, and maintaining technical documentation to ensure timely project delivery and compliance with enginee...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you manage engineering submittals, liaise with project managers, and ensure timely processing of technical documents, contributing to mission success in federal...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Join our team to manage engineering submittals, liaise with project teams, and ensure timely processing of technical documents while maintaining organized records and databases for optimal project suc...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in engineering support. Leverage your expertise to manage submittals, collaborate with project teams, and maintain critical documentation, ensuring timely de...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$63K - $111K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Engineering Technician, where you'll manage submittals, liaise with contractors, and ensure efficient project documentation to support critical e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $198K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software and hardware reliability for critical space operations. Leverage your testing expertise to enhance system performance and support the U.S. Space Force...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Lead the charge in testing aircraft systems for the U.S. Air Force, ensuring rigorous certification processes. Collaborate with engineers and military personnel to develop test plans and execute evalu...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Support rigorous software and hardware testing for advanced radar systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with engineers to enhance satellite tracking capabilities and contr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of U.S. aircraft systems. As a Test Engineer, you'll develop test plans, analyze data, and collaborate with military professionals...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $141K *

Transform aircraft testing by collaborating with the U.S. Air Force to ensure rigorous certification of new systems. Leverage your engineering expertise to develop test plans, analyze data, and suppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Empower innovative testing for software solutions using automated methods across diverse telephony and networking systems. Collaborate on integration and regression testing, ensuring quality through m...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Empower innovation by testing software through automated methods across telephony and networking systems, ensuring quality and performance through rigorous baseline, integration, system, and regressio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$86K - $198K *

Contribute to critical aircraft systems validation by executing test planning, analysis, and reporting. Collaborate with military and engineering teams to ensure rigorous test processes, enhancing the...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Lead the development of advanced testing techniques for software and systems applications, ensuring reliability in cutting-edge EW and UAS technologies through both manual and automated testing in a c...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.