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Senior Test Engineer jobs are open across software, aerospace, automotive, and medical devices, from mid-level to staff and principal, with specializations in automation frameworks, embedded systems testing, and performance engineering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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About us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules.
- Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test schemes for new and existing products.
- Perform calibration, functional testing, and validation of fiber optic modules and subsystems.
- Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and flag deviations.
- Document testing procedures, setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity.
- Generate thorough test reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
Education & Experience
- BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields.
- Related industrial experience will be a plus.
Skills & Other Requirements
- Having experience with related test instruments and communication interfaces.
- Ability to use some programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, LabView, etc.)
- Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
- Ability to read, learn and analyze complex test methods, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
- Ability to teach and train others within work group.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Working Conditions
Good office working conditions. Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.
Physical Requirements
Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 2012909
Posting Date: 06/11/2026, 11:36 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US (On-site)
Pay Scale: $80,500 - $131,813 per year
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
About us
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Review and interpret product specifications and technical documentation for fiber optic modules.
- Design, develop, and implement comprehensive test schemes for new and existing products.
- Perform calibration, functional testing, and validation of fiber optic modules and subsystems.
- Analyze test data to assess product performance, identify trends, and flag deviations.
- Document testing procedures, setups, and results with a high level of accuracy and clarity.
- Generate thorough test reports to support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams.
Education & Experience
- BS, MS or PhD in optics, physics, engineering or related technical fields.
- Related industrial experience will be a plus.
Skills & Other Requirements
- Having experience with related test instruments and communication interfaces.
- Ability to use some programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, LabView, etc.)
- Ability to work with little supervision and to manage assigned tasks and projects effectively.
- Ability to read, learn and analyze complex test methods, search for solutions in the public domain as well as create/develop innovative solutions.
- Ability to leverage knowledge and experience and apply them to solve problems resourcefully.
- Effectively manages multiple priorities and projects.
- Ability to teach and train others within work group.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Working Conditions
Good office working conditions. Sometime, may need to work in a Class 10,000 clean-room environment, wearing smock with mask and gloves.
Physical Requirements
Able to move light equipment and tooling (<25lbs) as needed when setting up manufacturing stations.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 2012909
Posting Date: 06/11/2026, 11:36 AM
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 5100 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US (On-site)
Pay Scale: $80,500 - $131,813 per year
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA10
- PlayStation9
- Coherent8
- Nokia7
- PsiQuantum5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software85
- Electronics & Hardware45
- Manufacturing29
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Automotive13
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior test engineer jobs.
- 5+ years of hands-on software or hardware testing experience in a professional environment
- Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, pytest, or TestNG
- Experience writing and maintaining test plans, test cases, and defect reports
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Strong programming or scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript
- ISTQB certification or equivalent formal testing credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Senior Test Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the testing stack
Hiring managers scan for the exact tools in the job description, so if the role lists Selenium, pytest, or JIRA, those words need to appear in your experience section with concrete context, not just a skills list at the bottom.
Quantify defects caught and coverage gains
Generic claims like 'improved quality' don't move senior-level hiring committees. Replace them with specifics: how many defects you caught before release, how much test coverage increased, or how much faster CI pipelines ran after your automation work.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior test engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by domain, not just title
A senior test engineer role in medical devices requires FDA validation knowledge, while one in embedded automotive demands AUTOSAR or ISO 26262 experience. Filter by industry first so your domain expertise works in your favor, not against you.
Prepare a live demo of your test framework
Many senior-level interviews include a technical screen where you walk through existing automation code. Have a GitHub repo or local project ready that shows your framework design decisions, not just passing tests, so reviewers can see how you think architecturally.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In senior test engineer offers, clarify whether you own framework architecture, manage junior testers, or both before discussing compensation. Scope differences at this level can mean entirely different career trajectories, and misalignment is harder to fix after you start.
Senior Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior test engineers?
The companies hiring the most senior test engineers right now include NVIDIA, PlayStation, and Coherent, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistent across software product companies, defense contractors, and medical device manufacturers.
How many senior test engineer jobs are remote?
About 13% of senior test engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Automation and software QA roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while embedded systems and hardware testing positions are far more likely to require on-site work due to physical lab equipment.
How do you become a senior test engineer?
Most senior test engineers start in a junior QA or test analyst role, building expertise in manual testing before moving into automation. From there, you develop a specialty, such as performance testing, embedded systems, or security testing, take ownership of framework design, and mentor junior team members. Earning a certification like ISTQB Advanced reinforces the credibility needed for senior-level hiring decisions.
Can you get hired as a senior test engineer without direct senior-level experience?
You can make a strong case without a prior senior title if you can show senior-level output in a mid-level role. Document framework ownership, cross-team test strategy work, or situations where you drove quality decisions without direct management support. Hiring managers at this level weigh demonstrated impact over job titles, especially in fast-moving product companies.
What does the senior test engineer interview process look like?
Most senior test engineer interviews include a recruiter screening call, a technical phone screen covering your automation approach and language proficiency, and a take-home or live coding exercise focused on test design rather than algorithm puzzles. A final loop typically includes a system design or framework architecture discussion and a behavioral panel assessing how you've handled quality issues at scale.
Where can I find and apply to senior test engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior test engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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