Senior Level Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs

Senior level senior software development engineer in test jobs place experienced engineers in charge of quality architecture, automation strategy, and the cross-functional teams that execute and own test outcomes. Openings concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with 22% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Akamai Technologies, Cisco, and Saviynt hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top stateMassachusetts
Top employerAkamai Technologies
Top cityCambridge, MA
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Veeam Software
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
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Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Veeam Software
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cloud & DevOps
$250k - $465k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Vestmark
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Vestmark
Boston, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$110k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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Career Soft Solutions Inc
Software Engineer in Test
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Career Soft Solutions Inc
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Software Engineer in Test
Career Soft Solutions Inc
Hartford, Connecticut
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
On-Site
None

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eClinical Solutions
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
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eClinical Solutions
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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
eClinical Solutions
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Automation QA
DevOps
$190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Akamai Technologies
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
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Akamai Technologies
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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
Akamai Technologies
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$169k - $305k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Job Market

Who's Hiring

Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies2 open roles
Cisco
Cisco1 open role
Saviynt
Saviynt1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Insurance
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Investment & Asset Management

Senior Level Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level senior software development engineer in test job?

Employers hiring at this level look for engineers who have owned end-to-end test strategy, not just written test cases. Demonstrating that you have designed automation frameworks from scratch, driven quality across multiple product teams, and mentored junior engineers gives you a clear edge. Experience influencing engineering culture around quality, not just executing it, is what separates senior candidates from mid-level ones.

Which companies hire senior level senior software development engineer in tests?

Companies hiring senior level senior software development engineer in tests right now include Akamai Technologies, Cisco, and Saviynt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from mature engineering organizations that treat quality engineering as a discipline with its own technical leadership track, rather than a supporting function.

Are there remote senior level senior software development engineer in test jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level. About 22% of senior level senior software development engineer in test openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how distributed engineering teams rely on experienced quality engineers to set standards and operate independently without on-site oversight.

What makes a senior software development engineer in test role senior level?

Senior level roles go well beyond executing tests. They involve owning the test architecture for entire products or platforms, defining automation standards adopted across engineering, and making technical decisions that affect release quality at scale. Senior engineers in this role are also expected to mentor others, lead cross-team quality initiatives, and partner directly with product and engineering leadership on quality strategy.

Which industries hire the most senior level senior software development engineer in tests?

Senior level senior software development engineer in test roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to run complex, high-stakes software at scale, which creates consistent demand for engineers who can own quality systems rather than simply contribute to them.