Software QA Engineer Jobs in Texas

Software QA Engineer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in enterprise software, defense and aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, and financial technology, covering experience levels from junior testers through senior SDET and QA architects. The largest hiring metros are Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston, where companies like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and JPMorgan Chase maintain engineering centers that consistently recruit quality engineers. Automation testing, performance engineering, and API validation are the most in-demand specialties across Texas postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerSol Ark
Top cityTexas
Cities hiring5
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Broadridge
Software Engineer (Development & QA Automation) (Hybrid - Coppell, TX )
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Software Engineer (Development & QA Automation) (Hybrid - Coppell, TX )
Broadridge
Coppell, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$90k - $95k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Intac Solution
Software Quality Assurance (AI Performance)
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Software Quality Assurance (AI Performance)
Intac Solution
Plano, Texas
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
$25 - $30/hr
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Advanced Solutions International
Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer
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Principal Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Advanced Solutions International
Texas
Automation QA
Cloud & DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
IT Support
$100k - $125k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Sol Ark
Software QA Manager
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Software QA Manager
Sol Ark
Allen, Texas
Business Operations
Performance Marketing
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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TransCore
Sr Software QA Engineer, Test Automation
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Sr Software QA Engineer, Test Automation
TransCore
Round Rock, Texas
Automation QA
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
1,001-5,000

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Software QA Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Allen
1 job
Plano
1 job
Coppell
1 job
Houston
1 job
Round Rock
1 job

Software QA Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Sol Ark
Sol Ark1 open role
TransCore
TransCore1 open role
Broadridge
Broadridge1 open role

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software QA engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum development workflows and defect tracking tools like Jira
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
  • Strong written communication skills for authoring test plans, test cases, and defect reports

Software QA Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software qa engineer in Texas?

There is no state-issued license required to work as a software qa engineer in Texas. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, though strong candidates with an associate degree and demonstrated testing skills are competitive for junior roles. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts, earning a vendor-neutral certification such as ISTQB Foundation, and completing projects that show experience with Texas-heavy tech stacks like cloud and CI/CD pipelines strengthens any application.

How much do software QA engineers make in Texas?

Software QA engineers in Texas earn a median of about $101,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,010 for the lowest 10% to over $153,380 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software qa engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring software qa engineers in Texas right now include Sol Ark, TransCore, and Broadridge, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and fintech companies means QA openings appear across a wide range of industries beyond pure software product companies.

Which Texas cities have the most software qa engineer jobs?

Texas, Allen, and Plano have the most software qa engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense technology startup and enterprise software ecosystem drives the highest volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's mix of financial services headquarters and corporate tech campuses sustains strong demand, and Houston's energy-sector digital transformation and aerospace industry anchor openings in that metro.

Are there remote software qa engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of software qa engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that much of the work, writing and running automated test suites, reviewing logs, and filing defect reports, requires only a laptop and access to staging environments. Roles involving hands-on hardware validation or classified defense systems are the most likely to require on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a software qa engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or test engineer role, which large Texas employers like Dell, Oracle, and AT&T typically staff through new-graduate hiring cycles tied to spring and fall university recruiting at schools such as UT Austin and Texas A&M. Building a GitHub portfolio with automated test scripts and contributing to open-source projects compensates for a thin resume. Adjacent roles such as technical support analyst or business systems analyst at Texas-based companies frequently serve as a stepping stone, and earning the ISTQB Foundation certification signals seriousness to hiring managers screening entry-level applications.

Where can I find and apply to software qa engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to software qa engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find a role that fits your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the employer from the listing.

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