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 roles5
Top employerSAGEMCOM
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring3
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryAerospace

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Allthenticate
Elite Software Engineer (Quality Assurance)
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Allthenticate
Added 2d ago
Elite Software Engineer (Quality Assurance)
Allthenticate
Houston, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
2-10

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Lincoln Electric
Software Quality Assurance Technician
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Lincoln Electric
Added 1w ago
Software Quality Assurance Technician
Lincoln Electric
Texas
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$60k - $83k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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SAGEMCOM
Lab QA Technician – Software Validation M/F
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SAGEMCOM
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Lab QA Technician – Software Validation M/F
SAGEMCOM
Dallas, Texas
Manufacturing Operations
Warehouse Operations
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Charles Schwab
Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Manual Testing QA
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Charles Schwab
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Manager, Software Development & Engineering - Manual Testing QA
Charles Schwab
Westlake, Texas
Creative & Design
Program Management
Project Management
$115k - $187k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Odyssey Space Research
Software Quality Assurance
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Odyssey Space Research
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Software Quality Assurance
Odyssey Space Research
Houston, Texas
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$80k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
51-200

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Software QA Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
2 jobs
Dallas
1 job
Westlake
1 job

Software QA Engineer Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

SAGEMCOM
SAGEMCOM1 open role
Allthenticate
Allthenticate1 open role
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense

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 SAGEMCOM, Allthenticate, and Charles Schwab, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?

Houston, Texas, and Dallas 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 100% of software qa engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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