Senior Level QA Engineer Jobs

Senior level qa engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of quality strategy, test architecture, and the cross-functional initiatives that ship reliable software at scale. Roles are concentrated across Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 20% offered remote or hybrid, and employers like Revolution Medicines, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Photon hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRevolution Medicines
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
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Lead Quality Assurance Engineer
KTek Resourcing
Charlotte, North Carolina
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
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Quality Assurance Automation Engineer
Smart IT Frame LLC
Alpharetta, Georgia
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
None

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Sr. QA Engineer
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Sr. QA Engineer
Ambry Genetics
Aliso Viejo, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$100k - $135k
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Quality Assurance Manager
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Quality Assurance Manager
Cardinal Health
Aurora, Colorado
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$120k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Level QA Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Revolution Medicines3 open roles
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences3 open roles
Photon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals16
  • Technology & Software14
  • Consulting & Professional Services11
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Staffing & Recruiting4

Senior Level QA Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level qa engineer job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned a quality strategy end to end, not just executed test plans written by others. Demonstrating that you have designed automation frameworks from scratch, mentored junior engineers, and influenced release decisions carries more weight than certifications alone. Tailor your resume to show scope of ownership and measurable impact on defect rates or release velocity.

Which companies hire senior level qa engineers?

Companies hiring senior level qa engineers right now include Revolution Medicines, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Photon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms, healthcare platforms, and fintech companies that run complex, regulated software environments requiring experienced quality leadership.

Are there remote senior level qa engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at the senior level. About 20% of senior level qa engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many employers treat experienced qa engineers as candidates they will hire regardless of location given the difficulty of finding this level of expertise.

What makes a qa engineer role senior level?

Senior level qa engineer roles are distinguished by ownership and scope rather than just technical skill. At this stage you are expected to define testing strategy for entire products or platforms, make architectural decisions about automation tooling, represent quality in cross-functional planning, and actively mentor mid-level and junior engineers. The role shifts from executing a test plan to building the systems and culture that make quality sustainable.

Which industries hire the most senior level qa engineers?

Senior Level qa engineer roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they operate complex software systems under compliance or performance pressure where experienced quality engineering leadership directly affects business outcomes.