Senior Level Automation Test Lead Jobs

Senior level automation test lead jobs call for professionals who set quality strategy, own test architecture decisions, and guide the teams and frameworks that deliver reliable software at scale. Roles are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with employers like Coherent, Apple, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCoherent
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Test Automation Engineer
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Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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Senior Test Automation Engineer
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
Rad AI
San Francisco, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$150k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer
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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$175k - $309k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Software Developer Test and Automation
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Senior Software Developer Test and Automation
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$152k - $253k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SDET / Test Automation Engineer
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SDET / Test Automation Engineer
Smart IT Frame LLC
Jersey City, New Jersey
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Hybrid
None

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Senior Level Automation Test Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

Coherent2 open roles
Apple1 open role
NVIDIA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Manufacturing2
  • Science & Research2
  • Consumer Goods1

Senior Level Automation Test Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level automation test lead job?

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end test automation frameworks, not just contributed to them. Strong candidates demonstrate experience defining quality standards, selecting tooling, and mentoring junior engineers. Highlighting cross-functional collaboration with developers and product teams, plus a portfolio of measurable improvements in test coverage or release reliability, sets you apart from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level automation test leads?

Companies hiring senior level automation test leads right now include Coherent, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from enterprises and growth-stage technology companies that run continuous delivery pipelines and need experienced engineers to lead quality engineering practices across large engineering organizations.

Are there remote senior level automation test lead jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 21% of senior level automation test lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand from technology and software companies that have embraced distributed engineering teams. On-site roles remain common in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare where compliance and security requirements shape work arrangements.

What makes an automation test lead role senior level?

Senior level automation test lead roles go well beyond executing test plans. At this stage, you are expected to design and own the overall test automation architecture, evaluate and introduce frameworks and tooling, establish quality standards for the engineering organization, and mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers. The scope shifts from individual contribution to shaping how quality is built and sustained across products and teams.

Which industries hire the most senior level automation test leads?

Senior level automation test lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-velocity software pipelines where test coverage, release confidence, and automation maturity directly affect business outcomes and customer experience.