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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$96K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at our company by designing and building automated regression capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing efficiency and reliability, ensuring faster r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $132K *

Pioneer innovative testing solutions by developing and maintaining software for prototype validation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product quality while troubleshooting Android and Linux d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion quality and compliance as you lead critical testing activities, ensuring adherence to standards while collaborating with teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction in a dy...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive success in testing and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance and safety while coordinating project execution and documentation. Collaborate with teams to validate installations and suppo...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Develop and maintain production software for gimbal systems, enhancing quality control and customer integration through innovative technologies and streamlined processes, in a collaborative environmen...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the quality and reliability of banking products. You'll plan and execute testing, validate requirements, and support release readiness in a fast-paced environm...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Contribute to the quality and reliability of our banking platform by executing comprehensive testing strategies, validating business requirements, and enhancing automation processes to ensure seamless...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Analyze product performance and reliability through comprehensive testing. Develop test plans and fixtures, collaborate with engineering teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards for high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $144K *

Drive quality assurance for complex software in a dynamic environment, ensuring reliability and usability across instruments, firmware, and cloud services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense systems by leading engineering efforts in weapon systems acquisition, ensuring effective integration and performance across all phases of the DoD lifecycle while collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Lead the development of automated test software for production acceptance, ensuring optimal test coverage and reliability. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues in a classified Airborne Radar pro...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Advance your career by supporting the development and testing of state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective integration, validation, and p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Tackle complex challenges as a Systems Test Engineer, providing expert technical support for Electronic Warfare systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective test planning, exe...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading integration testing and validation of software applications, ensuring performance and security standards are met before production. Collaborate with vendors and teams to tr...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$92K - $110K *

Partner with us to enhance test automation in the Medical Device sector. Leverage your Python expertise to convert manual tests and integrate automated suites into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $218K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing embedded software quality through innovative testing strategies. Collaborate with developers to design, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans, ensur...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $218K *

Engineer high-quality embedded software testing solutions. Collaborate with developers to create test plans, execute tests, and enhance processes. Leverage your expertise to solve technical challenges...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$77K - $116K *

Empower innovation by automating hardware testing and integration for flight systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance development workflows and ensure rapid deployment of cutting-edge te...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $140K *

Transform your career by designing and developing software for advanced factory test equipment. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead projects while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing FAA applications through automation testing. You'll provide engineering support, develop test scripts, and ensure software reliability while collaborating in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in validating API and database workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business criteria into maintainable automated tests, ensuring quali...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Elevate software testing by integrating automated procedures for a Link 16 application. Collaborate with architects, document processes, and adapt to dynamic changes while ensuring quality and complia...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Contribute to the development and execution of test plans, ensuring effective evaluation of systems for a Department of War customer. Collaborate with teams to assess technologies and support innovati...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on testing innovative weapon systems. Collaborate in an Agile environment, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance national security and s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by designing and testing embedded software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance device performance and functionality while ensuring robust testing method...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.