Remote Software QA Engineer Jobs
Remote Software QA Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams, with strong demand in software, fintech, and healthtech. Employers hiring remotely right now include HighArc, Neogen Corporation, and ASML. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Introduction to the job
ASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA..
We are proud of bringing together the brightest minds all over the world to tackle the most challenging problems in making faster and smaller chips. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to go beyond yourself in developing more advanced techniques and push the technology boundaries.
ASML San Jose, CA is an industry leader in computational lithography for integrated circuits. Our Tachyon platform enables capabilities that address chip design, photomask making and wafer printing for semiconductor manufacturing and the LithoTuner platform enables lithography optimization for ASML’s leading photo lithography tools, known as ‘scanners’.
We are looking for a highly talented individual to join our software quality assurance team. In this position, you will be responsible for writing test codes to ensure software design and implementation as required, to work closely with developers to improve software testability, to design, build and maintain automated test framework, tools and infrastructure. Developing and executing exploratory and automated tests to ensure high quality of world-class product. You will be challenged with high skill testing methodologies in concurrent computing software architecture environment. You will have the opportunity to work with software developers, hardware engineers and the application engineering organization on a regular basis.
Role and responsibilities
The SQA role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective.
Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve malfunctions to meet quality standards. Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve malfunctions to meet quality standards.
Job Description:
Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
Perform modular tests at code level before or after code merge
Design, develop and execute automation scripts.
Develop test tools to enable SQA to be able to analyze results and execute test efficiently
Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements.
Monitor debugging process results.
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Education and experience
Education:
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or any related engineering fields
Skills
Proficiency in software development with coding skills of C++, Python and any required programming language
Deep understanding of software development principles, designs/architecture and practices.
Knowledge and experience of test automation framework and tools
Expertise in testing techniques and methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze complex system, identify potential issues and propose effective solutions
Good communication, collaboration and team working skills
Other information
This position is located on-site in San Jose, California ( Change the location if needed ). It requires onsite presence to attend in-person work-related events, trainings and meetings and to further ensure teamwork, collaboration and innovation. (Important to insert additional onsite language specific to the role: i.e., inspection, specific training and supervision, etc.)
A flexible workplace arrangement is available for remote work up to two days a week.
Role within Office
Responsibilities
Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
May require travel (specify domestic and/or international) dependent on business needs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:
$103,125-154,688Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members.
The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information, please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in the US .
All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.
Inclusion and diversity
ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.
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Request an Accommodation
ASML provides reasonable accommodations to applicants for ASML employment and ASML employees with disabilities. An accommodation is a change in work rules, facilities, or conditions which enable an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform the essential functions of a job, and/or enjoy equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete an application, participate in an interview, or otherwise participate in the employee pre-selection process, please send an email to USHR_Accommodation@asml.com to initiate the company’s reasonable accommodation process.
Please note: This email address is solely intended to provide a method for applicants to initiate ASML’s process to request accommodation(s). Any recruitment questions should be directed to the designated Talent Acquisition member for the position.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote software QA engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in at least one test automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
- Experience writing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build workflows
- Working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language such as Python or JavaScript
- Experience with bug tracking and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Software QA Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote software qa engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your stack and experience level, then apply directly while postings are fresh. Remote roles often close faster than on-site equivalents.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote QA teams run on written communication. In your resume and cover letter, give concrete examples of how you've written clear bug reports, documented test plans, or communicated defect status to distributed engineering teams without relying on in-person standups.
Build a visible remote testing portfolio
A GitHub repo with working test automation scripts, documented test cases, or sample CI/CD pipeline configurations gives remote hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Remote employers can't watch you work, so your public output does the signaling for you.
Prepare for tool-specific remote interviews
Remote QA interviews frequently include live exercises in Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or similar tools via shared screen. Practice walking through test strategies and explaining defect triage decisions out loud, since remote interviewers assess your reasoning process as much as your output.
Remote Software QA Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote software qa engineer job?
Target companies with fully distributed or remote-first engineering teams, since they already have the infrastructure and culture for remote QA work. Remote employers screen heavily for async communication, self-directed test planning, and hands-on experience with tools like Selenium, Cypress, JIRA, and TestRail. A portfolio of documented test cases, bug reports, or CI/CD pipeline contributions signals you can contribute without daily in-person oversight.
Which companies hire remote software qa engineers?
Remote software qa engineer roles are posted by HighArc, Neogen Corporation, and ASML and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies, distributed fintech teams, and healthtech platforms are among the most consistent sources of remote software qa engineer openings.
Can you get a remote software qa engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level QA roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage your own testing cycles with minimal hand-holding from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and open-source projects are the most accessible entry points. Showing documented personal projects, a GitHub repo with test scripts, or contributions to public codebases can substitute for formal job history and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote software qa engineer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated skills over formal credentials, especially for software qa engineers who can show working test automation frameworks, bug tracking experience, or a history of shipping quality software. A portfolio of real QA work, relevant certifications like ISTQB, and fluency with modern testing tools often carry more weight than a degree alone.
Which industries hire the most remote software qa engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote software qa engineers are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely on distributed engineering teams that need QA coverage across time zones, making remote software qa engineers a natural fit for their delivery workflows.
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