Senior Level Senior Test Engineer Jobs

Senior level senior test engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of test strategy, quality ownership, and the teams and systems that deliver reliable software at scale. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, with a 20% remote and hybrid share, and employers like MTSI, NVIDIA, and Anduril hiring at this level now.

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Open roles37
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerMTSI
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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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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Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer
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Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer
Cullerton Group
Chicago, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$100/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Product Test Engineer
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Senior Product Test Engineer
Teradar
Boston, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$140k - $180k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Test Automation Architect (Senior Test Automation Engineer)
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Test Automation Architect (Senior Test Automation Engineer)
Capgemini
Chicago, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$89k - $166k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Level Senior Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

MTSI2 open roles
NVIDIA2 open roles
Anduril2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Manufacturing5
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Aerospace & Defense3
  • Medical Devices2

Senior Level Senior Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who own test architecture decisions, not just execute test cases. Demonstrating that you have designed frameworks from scratch, mentored junior engineers, and influenced release quality across multiple teams is what separates senior-level candidates. Strong experience with CI/CD integration, risk-based testing strategies, and cross-functional collaboration with developers and product managers gives candidates a clear edge.

Which companies hire senior level senior test engineers?

Companies hiring senior level senior test engineers right now include MTSI, NVIDIA, and Anduril, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large technology firms, defense contractors, healthcare software companies, and financial services organizations that prioritize systematic quality assurance at scale.

Are there remote senior level senior test engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 20% of senior level senior test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how mature testing practices and documentation standards make experienced engineers effective outside a physical office. Fully on-site roles remain common in regulated industries such as defense and medical devices.

What makes a senior test engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles go beyond executing test plans. Engineers at this stage own the overall test strategy for a product or platform, define frameworks and tooling standards, and are accountable for quality outcomes rather than task completion. Mentoring mid-level and junior engineers, collaborating directly with engineering leadership, and influencing how quality is measured across an organization are all expected at this level.

Which industries hire the most senior level senior test engineers?

Senior level senior test engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they build complex, high-stakes software products where systematic quality assurance and experienced engineering judgment directly affect reliability, compliance, and user safety.