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.
Computer System Quality Validation Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...
3 weeks ago
Field Application Engineer- System Level Testing (SEG; Austin, TX)
$100K - $161K *
Partner with us to develop innovative SLT solutions for semiconductor testing, optimizing processes and enhancing customer relations while leveraging your expertise in system-level testing and softwar...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading testing verification efforts, ensuring components meet rigorous standards while collaborating on test plans and reports. Drive improvements within the validation team an...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Manage the validation of components and ensure compliance with standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and execute test plans while addressing issues and generating comprehensive repo...
Reposted 1 week ago
Mechatronics Test Engineer - Hardware Verification & Validation
$95K - $115K *
Advance testing methodologies by developing robust plans for hardware/software systems. Oversee subsystem and full system verification while collaborating on innovative robotics and automation product...
3 weeks ago
Mechatronics Test Engineer - Hardware Verification & Validation
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by developing and executing test programs for cutting-edge robotics and automation technologies, ensuring rigorous system verification and validation through innovative methodologi...
3 weeks ago
Mechatronics Test Engineer - Hardware Verification & Validation
$95K - $115K *
Invent comprehensive test strategies and methodologies for complex hardware/software systems, driving verification and validation for innovative robotics and automation technologies while collaboratin...
3 weeks ago
Mechatronics Test Engineer - Hardware Verification & Validation
$95K - $115K *
Engineer comprehensive test programs and plans that validate complex hardware/software systems, shaping the future of robotics and automation. Collaborate with diverse teams to analyze data and ensure...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Finance System
$76K - $104K *
Transform enterprise financial systems by designing and developing scalable software solutions. Leverage your expertise in modern and legacy platforms to enhance reliability and support digital transf...
2 days ago
Principal System and Solution Test Engineer
$185K - $265K *
Transform your career by driving quality strategies in network security and cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build robust automated testing frameworks and enhance customer ex...
3 weeks ago
Senior Test Automation Engineer - API & Database Testing
$79K - $139K *
Help us shape the future of software quality by designing and developing automated testing solutions for APIs and databases. Collaborate across teams and drive improvements with your expertise in mode...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II
$98K - $116K *
Join us in ensuring the quality of groundbreaking robotic space missions. As a key member of the Procurement Quality Assurance Group, you'll facilitate critical certification reviews and collaborate w...
2 weeks ago
Hardware Quality Assurance Engineer II
$98K - $116K *
Partner with us to ensure quality in robotic space missions by facilitating critical hardware certification reviews and collaborating with project teams to maintain high standards throughout the proje...
2 weeks ago
R&D Software Engineering Manager
$167K - $279K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in software and firmware development. Lead an Agile engineering team, shape product strategy, and enhance customer experiences across IoT, mobile, and desktop app...
3 weeks ago
R&D Software Engineering Manager
$167K - $279K *
Unlock your potential by leading an Agile engineering team to innovate and drive product strategy across software and firmware, ensuring customer-centric solutions in IoT, mobile, and desktop applicat...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion a transformational Agile culture by guiding teams through complex delivery challenges, fostering improvements in velocity, and facilitating best practices. Drive governance and integrated pla...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Software Development Engineer II
$143K - $194K *
Join a dynamic team to design and operate scalable services that route AWS traffic globally. Tackle complex distributed systems challenges while enhancing automation and efficiency, ensuring reliable...
5 days ago
Software Development Engineer II
$114K - $191K *
Elevate customer experiences by designing AI agents that transform data into actionable insights. As a key contributor, you'll enhance response accuracy and efficiency, shaping innovative solutions in...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer II
$143K - $194K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building reliable software solutions, enhancing system performance and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results and mentor...
1 week ago
Software Development Engineer II
$143K - $194K *
Shape the future of software development by designing and delivering scalable solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborate with engineers to drive operational excellence and mentor peers w...
1 week ago
$80K - $190K *
Lead the charge in developing and enhancing radar systems for mission-critical applications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the systems engineering lifecycle to deliver high-perfo...
3 weeks ago
$85K - $107K *
Join a team that champions quality excellence by overseeing validation, compliance, and risk management for innovative products. Lead cross-functional collaborations to ensure safe regulatory practice...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform mission needs into clear capability requirements, ensuring traceability and alignment with DoD guidelines. Collaborate across teams to support program management and user research, driving e...
3 days ago
Software Engineer - Navy Training Software
$65K - $101K *
Advance your career by developing and maintaining critical software for naval training systems. Collaborate with engineers and support teams to enhance the functionality and reliability of the Machine...
1 week ago
$83K - $114K *
Join us to lead integration and test campaigns for spacecraft systems, collaborating with teams to define requirements and develop test plans. You'll maintain test systems and investigate vehicle beha...
1 week 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?
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.