Senior Level Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs

Senior level software development engineer in test jobs place experienced engineers in charge of test strategy, quality architecture, and the engineering teams and systems that deliver reliable software at scale. Hiring covers remote, hybrid, and on-site roles across Technology & Software, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with 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 Software Development 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 Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Senior level software development engineer in test roles go to candidates who own test infrastructure, not just write tests. Employers want engineers who have designed frameworks from scratch, driven quality strategy across multiple teams, and mentored junior engineers. Demonstrating cross-functional influence, a history of catching systemic defects before they reach production, and fluency in CI/CD pipelines gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level software development engineer in tests?

Companies hiring senior level software development 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 organizations running complex, distributed systems where test reliability and release velocity are tied directly to business outcomes.

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

Yes, and remote availability at the senior level is strong. About 22% of senior level software development engineer in test openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many teams treat experienced test engineers as distributed contributors who set standards independently rather than requiring daily in-person oversight.

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

Senior level software development engineer in test roles are defined by ownership and scope. At this stage, engineers architect the testing strategy rather than execute someone else's plan, evaluate and introduce tooling that affects the entire engineering organization, and mentor mid-level and junior engineers on quality practices. Influence extends beyond a single team, and decisions made at this level shape how the whole product ships.

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

Senior level software development 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 drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale systems where quality failures carry significant costs, making senior test engineering expertise a strategic investment rather than a support function.