Software Quality Assurance Jobs

Software Quality Assurance jobs are open across software, healthcare, fintech, and manufacturing, at every level from entry-level QA analyst to principal and QA manager, with specializations in manual testing, test automation, and performance testing. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles191+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySunnyvale, CA
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Deloitte
Salesforce QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II
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Salesforce QA Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) II
Deloitte
Austin, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Lynx
Quality Assurance Analyst - Embedded Software
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Quality Assurance Analyst - Embedded Software
Lynx
Fort Worth, Texas
Accounting
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
$85k - $100k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Peraton
Lead Software Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer
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Lead Software Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer
Peraton
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Business Analysis
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$135k - $216k/yr
Master's degree in aerospace engineering
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Software Quality Assurance Manager 2
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Software Quality Assurance Manager 2
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$147k - $220k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in systems engineering
10,000+

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Professional Systems Associates
Software Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst (QA Analyst)
Professional Systems Associates
Panama City, Florida
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
$70k - $85k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Software Quality Assurance Job Market

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple9 open roles
NVIDIA
NVIDIA7 open roles
AeroVironment
AeroVironment6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software21
  • Electronics & Hardware10
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Science & Research4
  • Aerospace & Defense4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software quality assurance jobs.

  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases and test plans
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development workflows and sprint ceremonies
  • Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or REST Assured
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • ISTQB Foundation Level certification or equivalent quality assurance credential

Tips for Your Software Quality Assurance Job Search

Quantify defects caught on your resume

List the bug counts, release cycles you protected, or test coverage percentages you achieved rather than listing responsibilities. Hiring managers for software quality assurance roles want evidence you reduced risk, not a description of your daily tasks.

Tailor automation tool names to each listing

Swap Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Appium to the exact tools named in the job description. Applicant tracking systems for software quality assurance roles often filter by tool name before a human ever reads your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists software quality assurance 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 testing methodology

Search for Agile, shift-left, or behavior-driven development alongside your job title to surface roles that match how you actually work. A mismatch in methodology is one of the fastest ways to wash out of a software quality assurance interview.

Demonstrate exploratory testing in interviews

Interviewers frequently hand you a live app and ask you to find bugs in real time. Practice narrating your thinking aloud, grouping findings by severity, and explaining why each issue matters to the end user before your interview.

Negotiate using scope, not just title

When discussing offers, ask about test suite ownership, access to production data, and whether you set QA strategy or execute someone else's. These factors shape day-to-day authority and your growth path far more than job title alone.

Software Quality Assurance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most software quality assurances?

The companies hiring the most software quality assurances right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and AeroVironment, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand tends to cluster around software product companies, healthcare technology vendors, and financial services firms with regulated release cycles.

How many software quality assurance jobs are remote?

About 41% of software quality assurance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in technology. Test automation engineers and QA analysts working on web or API products see the highest share of remote postings, while hardware-dependent and embedded QA roles are more likely to require an on-site presence.

How do you become a software quality assurance?

Start by building foundational knowledge in software testing concepts, including the software development life cycle, test case design, and bug reporting. Learn at least one automation framework such as Selenium or Cypress through hands-on projects. Earn an entry-level certification like ISTQB Foundation to validate your skills, then apply to QA analyst roles where you can grow into automation and performance testing over time.

Can you get hired in software quality assurance with no experience?

Yes, entry-level software quality assurance roles exist specifically for candidates without professional experience, particularly at companies that prioritize manual testing before automation. Build a portfolio of documented test plans, bug reports, and exploratory testing walkthroughs on a public app or open-source project. Emphasizing attention to detail, structured thinking, and any coursework in testing methodology strengthens your application when professional experience is limited.

What does the software quality assurance interview process look like?

Most software quality assurance interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering testing concepts and tool familiarity, and a practical exercise where you write test cases or find bugs in a live or mock application. Final rounds often include a panel discussion with engineering leads who probe your understanding of risk-based testing, defect lifecycle management, and how you prioritize coverage under tight deadlines.

Where can I find and apply to software quality assurance jobs?

You can find and apply to software quality assurance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search roles by location, seniority, or specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.

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