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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$160K - $185K *

Partner with us to shape complex systems, leading design and development while guiding user requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system integrity throughout the lifecycle, providing i...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to ensure the reliability of AI-powered solutions through comprehensive QA testing. You'll lead efforts in automated testing, defect tracking, and performance evaluation, contributing to...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate project success by enhancing system evaluations with automation, ensuring optimal application performance through proactive monitoring and support. Collaborate across teams in a dynamic env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality through rigorous testing and automation. Collaborate with developers to identify and resolve defects while maintaining network systems, ensur...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative embedded software solutions, ensuring high-quality design and timely delivery for transportation-related applications. Collaborate across functions to achieve...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $104K *

Lead the hands-on testing of flight assemblies, ensuring next-gen in-space mobility systems are validated and matured into flight-ready hardware through innovative test equipment and methodologies...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $131K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by leading engineering activities across product life cycles, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic enviro...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and development of cloud-native solutions. Drive backend engineering, mentor teams, and influence architectural decisions to enhance platform reliability a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $204K *

Join a team that's redefining AI engineering practices to build cutting-edge legal AI agents. Leverage your expertise to architect and deliver complex systems, ensuring reliability and performance whi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and execute comprehensive hardware test capabilities for avionics and control systems, ensuring seamless transition from prototype to production through collaboration...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions while ensuring best practices in software e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Develop and scale enterprise data catalog solutions, enhancing data governance and discovery. Collaborate with teams to drive architectural decisions and mentor junior engineers, ensuring robust, secu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as a Java Developer, focusing on digital banking solutions. Collaborate with architects and peers to enhance code quality, tackle technical challenges, and drive innovation in a fa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative ETL solutions and enhance finance processes. Join a dynamic team to support and optimize applications, ensuring effective data management and reporting across the organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Discover innovative solutions in capital markets by joining a dynamic team. Collaborate with business teams to develop and implement cutting-edge applications that enhance user experiences and drive b...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $184K *

Transform the future of software solutions by driving AI initiatives and enhancing customer experiences through innovative technology in a dynamic, collaborative environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$136K - $184K *

Join a team that's redefining mechanical design for cutting-edge RF test chambers. Lead the full design lifecycle of tooling and fixtures, ensuring precision and performance while managing complex pro...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in software engineering by leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop secure, efficient solutions that meet complex program...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our software engineering capabilities by leveraging your expertise in Linux, Python, and automation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop secure, scalable solutions for complex systems w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of Air Force training systems by providing expert systems engineering support across the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness while collaborating with d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Army Special Operations aviation through advanced test and evaluation engineering. Contribute your expertise to critical aviation systems, ensuring operational...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of incident management by migrating from Moogsoft to PagerDuty. Redesign workflows, integrate monitoring tools, and ensure seamless production monitoring with zero downtime whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and maintain robust automated testing frameworks using Playwright and TypeScript. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application quality through comprehensive UI and API testin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $93K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by driving compliance, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $99K *

Join a dynamic team as you execute test strategies and document system verification throughout the engineering lifecycle, ensuring high-quality standards in hardware and software development...

2 weeks 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.