Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs in California

Senior Software Engineer In Test jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, cloud infrastructure, fintech, and consumer technology, with openings at every level from associate to staff engineer. The largest hiring hubs are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Apple, and Salesforce maintain substantial quality engineering teams. Demand is strongest in test automation, continuous integration and delivery pipelines, and performance testing for distributed systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top employerPlayStation
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring15
Work type71% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Datacenter Server OS
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - Datacenter Server OS
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$140k - $270k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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stuut
Lead Software Engineer in Test
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Lead Software Engineer in Test
stuut
San Francisco, California
DevOps
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$180k - $220k/yr

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Apple
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - LLM Evaluation & Automation, T3E
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test - LLM Evaluation & Automation, T3E
Apple
Cupertino, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$185k - $325k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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CD Baby
Lead Software Engineer in Test
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Lead Software Engineer in Test
CD Baby
Los Angeles, California
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$160k - $180k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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TikTok
Software Development Engineer in Test Intern
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TikTok
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Software Development Engineer in Test Intern
TikTok
San Jose, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$35 - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
12 jobs
Cupertino
8 jobs
San Jose
6 jobs
San Mateo
6 jobs
San Diego
5 jobs
Sunnyvale
5 jobs
Los Angeles
5 jobs
Foster City
3 jobs
Santa Clara
3 jobs

Senior Software Engineer In Test Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • PlayStation
    PlayStation14
  • Apple
    Apple13
  • TikTok
    TikTok5
  • Zoox
    Zoox3
  • Dexmate
    Dexmate2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software19
  • Electronics & Hardware5
  • Automotive3
  • Manufacturing2
  • Science & Research2

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior software engineer in test jobs across California.

  • Five or more years of experience in software development in test or quality engineering
  • Proficiency in at least one automation framework such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
  • Strong coding skills in Java, Python, or TypeScript applied to test infrastructure development
  • Experience testing distributed systems, microservices, or cloud-native applications at scale
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field

Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior software engineer in test in California?

There is no state-issued license required to work as a senior software engineer in test in California. The standard path is a bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering followed by several years in quality engineering or software development roles. California employers weight hands-on automation experience heavily, so building a portfolio of test frameworks and CI/CD work in progressively complex environments is the most direct route to a senior-level offer.

How much do senior software engineer in tests make in California?

Senior software engineer in tests in California earn a median of about $128,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,890 for the lowest 10% to over $201,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior software engineer in tests in California?

Employers hiring senior software engineer in tests in California right now include PlayStation, Apple, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's concentration of major cloud, enterprise software, and consumer technology headquarters means opportunities are distributed across both well-known large companies and fast-growing mid-size product organizations throughout the Bay Area and Southern California.

Which California cities have the most senior software engineer in test jobs?

The cities with the most senior software engineer in test openings in California are San Francisco, Cupertino, and San Jose. The Bay Area's density of enterprise software and cloud infrastructure companies drives the largest share of postings, while Los Angeles reflects growth in streaming, fintech, and e-commerce platforms, and San Diego draws openings from defense technology and biotech firms with significant software quality needs.

Are there remote senior software engineer in test jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of senior software engineer in test openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the desk-based and tooling-driven nature of quality engineering work. Test automation, framework development, and code review work are the areas most consistently offered remotely, while roles requiring hardware-in-the-loop or on-site lab testing tend to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a senior software engineer in test in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior software development or associate quality engineering role at a California-based technology company, where many large employers run structured new-graduate programs. Companies like Apple, Google, and Salesforce hire associate engineers and quality engineers who grow into senior SDET roles. Transitioning from a software development engineer role is another common route, and building visible automation projects in open-source repositories strengthens applications when formal experience is limited.

Where can I find and apply to senior software engineer in test jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior software engineer in test jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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