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, Aerospace & Defense, and Insurance, with 20% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Anduril, Shield AI, and Akamai Technologies hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles21
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAnduril
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Software Integration & Test Engineer II
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Software Integration & Test Engineer II
3MD Inc.
Redmond, Washington
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Product & Program Management
Automation QA
$155k - $175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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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 (Software Development Engineer in Test) with Strong API Testing
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SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) with Strong API Testing
Capgemini
Dallas, Texas
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$70k - $94k/yr
10,000+

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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
eClinical Solutions
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Automation QA
$175k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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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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Senior Level Senior Software Development Engineer In Test Job Market

Who's Hiring

Anduril2 open roles
Shield AI2 open roles
Akamai Technologies2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Insurance1
  • Electronics & Hardware1
  • Banking & Financial Services1

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 Anduril, Shield AI, and Akamai Technologies, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 20% of senior level senior software development engineer in test openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Aerospace & Defense, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.