Senior Level Senior Software Engineer In Test Jobs

Senior level senior software engineer in test jobs place experienced engineers at the helm of quality strategy, test architecture, and the cross-functional initiatives that ship reliable software at scale. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with a strong 22% remote and hybrid mix, 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 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 Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level expect more than strong test automation skills. They look for candidates who have designed test frameworks from the ground up, defined quality standards across engineering teams, and mentored junior engineers. Demonstrating ownership of reliability outcomes, experience influencing release decisions, and the ability to align testing strategy with product goals gives candidates a clear edge over peers with equivalent technical skills.

Which companies hire senior level senior software engineer in tests?

Companies hiring senior level senior software 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 technology-forward organizations that treat test engineering as a strategic discipline, including product companies, enterprise software firms, and growth-stage startups scaling their engineering quality practices.

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

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at the senior level. About 22% of senior level senior software engineer in test openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many engineering organizations have built distributed quality teams. Senior engineers who can lead test initiatives asynchronously and collaborate across time zones are especially competitive for fully remote roles.

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

Senior level roles go well beyond executing a test plan. They involve owning the quality architecture for a product or platform, making decisions about tooling and frameworks that affect the whole engineering organization, and mentoring mid-level and junior engineers. Senior contributors are expected to operate with minimal direction, drive cross-team quality initiatives, and connect testing strategy directly to product and business outcomes.

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

Senior level senior software 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 prioritize rigorous release quality and scalability, which drives sustained demand for senior test engineers who can build the frameworks and processes that underpin reliable software delivery at enterprise scale.