Senior Level Quality Engineer Jobs
Senior level quality engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of quality systems strategy, process ownership, and the cross-functional teams or projects that execute them. Roles are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, CooperSurgical, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services hiring at this level now.
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Senior QA Engineer
San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Full Time
Responsibilities
- Test the accuracy, performance, and usability of speech recognition models and systems, ensuring they understand a wide variety of accents, dialects, and languages in real-world environments
- Lead the test design and test execution to verify software components in alignment with requirements and architecture defined
- Develop test strategy to verify complex systems independently; Ability to influence teams to achieve project quality objectives; Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Document and report bugs found during testing, collaborate with the development team for resolutions, and perform regression testing to ensure fixes are effective
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs
Skills / Experience
- Experience and strong knowledge of speech recognition technologies and APIs (Microsoft Azure Speech or similar); Experience with test automation methodologies like TestNG framework
- Familiarity with machine learning models and how they apply to speech recognition systems
- Working knowledge of Azure/Cloud environments, including Cloud services, deployment models, and application testing considerations
- Understands the theory and methods of testing on-prem/Cloud applications and can apply them under minimal supervision while demonstrating
- Ability to create and implement testing methods, recording the test results and prepare test metrics; Capability to test all aspects of the product/system including function/component, system, performance, regression and service; Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate test documentation (e.g. testing protocols, test reports) skills
- Ability to work in Agile/Scrum methodologies and development environments; JIRA experience is must.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, processes, and business context while contributing productively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline & 6+ years of relevant work experience
Senior QA Engineer
San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Full Time
Responsibilities
- Test the accuracy, performance, and usability of speech recognition models and systems, ensuring they understand a wide variety of accents, dialects, and languages in real-world environments
- Lead the test design and test execution to verify software components in alignment with requirements and architecture defined
- Develop test strategy to verify complex systems independently; Ability to influence teams to achieve project quality objectives; Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Document and report bugs found during testing, collaborate with the development team for resolutions, and perform regression testing to ensure fixes are effective
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs
Skills / Experience
- Experience and strong knowledge of speech recognition technologies and APIs (Microsoft Azure Speech or similar); Experience with test automation methodologies like TestNG framework
- Familiarity with machine learning models and how they apply to speech recognition systems
- Working knowledge of Azure/Cloud environments, including Cloud services, deployment models, and application testing considerations
- Understands the theory and methods of testing on-prem/Cloud applications and can apply them under minimal supervision while demonstrating
- Ability to create and implement testing methods, recording the test results and prepare test metrics; Capability to test all aspects of the product/system including function/component, system, performance, regression and service; Strong analytical skills and ability to formulate test documentation (e.g. testing protocols, test reports) skills
- Ability to work in Agile/Scrum methodologies and development environments; JIRA experience is must.
- Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, processes, and business context while contributing productively in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science or related discipline & 6+ years of relevant work experience
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Senior Level Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level quality engineer job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned quality systems end-to-end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrated experience driving root cause analysis, leading audits, setting quality standards across product lines, and mentoring junior engineers gives a candidate a clear edge. Certifications like CQE or CQM strengthen your profile, and a record of measurable process improvements is what separates competitive applicants.
Which companies hire senior level quality engineers?
Companies hiring senior level quality engineers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, CooperSurgical, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large manufacturers, medical device and aerospace firms, and technology companies with complex production or compliance requirements.
Are there remote senior level quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and role scope. About 20% of senior level quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles more common in software quality and systems roles than in manufacturing or regulated production environments where on-site presence is typically required.
What makes a quality engineer role senior level?
Senior level quality engineer roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. These positions involve setting quality strategy, leading cross-functional initiatives, managing supplier quality programs, and making decisions that affect product lines or regulatory compliance. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers is a standard expectation, and senior engineers are accountable for outcomes, not just task completion.
Which industries hire the most senior level quality engineers?
Senior Level quality engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their products carry regulatory, safety, or reliability requirements that demand experienced engineers who can build and sustain robust quality systems rather than simply maintain existing ones.