Software Quality Assurance Jobs in Texas

Software Quality Assurance jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in technology, defense, healthcare IT, and financial services, with openings at every level from entry-level QA analyst through senior automation engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston account for the largest share of hiring, where established employers such as Dell Technologies, Raytheon Technologies, and JPMorgan Chase maintain significant engineering and QA operations. The most sought-after specialties in Texas are test automation, DevOps-integrated QA, and embedded systems testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerCisco
Top cityPlano, TX
Cities hiring7
Work type43% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Software QA Engineer
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Software QA Engineer
Bazaarvoice
Austin, Texas
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Software Engineering
$85k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Senior Manager, Software Quality Assurance
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Senior Manager, Software Quality Assurance
LivaNova
Houston, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Technical Program Management
$150k - $175k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Software Quality Assurance Analyst
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Software Quality Assurance Analyst
eMetric
San Antonio, Texas
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Data Science
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in information technology
11-50

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Software QA Engineer I (Full Time) - United States
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Software QA Engineer I (Full Time) - United States
Cisco
Richardson, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$95k - $157k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software QA Engineer II (Full Time) - United States
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Software QA Engineer II (Full Time) - United States
Cisco
Richardson, Texas
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$112k - $203k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Software Quality Assurance Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Plano
3 jobs
Houston
3 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs
Austin
1 job
San Antonio
1 job
Dallas-Fort Worth
1 job

Software Quality Assurance Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Cisco2 open roles
JND1 open role
eMetric1 open role

What Texas Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or TestNG
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, commonly Python or Java
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development methodologies and sprint-based testing cycles
  • Experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
  • ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or equivalent QA certification preferred by employers

Software Quality Assurance Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software quality assurance in Texas?

Texas does not require a state-issued license for software quality assurance roles. Most employers hire candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems, combined with demonstrated testing experience or a recognized certification such as ISTQB. Building a portfolio of test plans, automation scripts, and bug reports is the most concrete way to compete for roles at Texas technology, defense, and financial services companies.

How much do software quality assurances make in Texas?

Software quality assurances 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 quality assurances in Texas?

Employers hiring software quality assurances in Texas right now include Cisco, JND, and eMetric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large defense contractors, financial institutions, and enterprise technology firms generate particularly consistent QA demand throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most software quality assurance jobs?

Plano, Houston, and Fort Worth have the most software quality assurance openings in Texas. Austin's dense concentration of enterprise tech companies and startups drives the bulk of listings there, while Dallas draws heavy QA demand from financial services and telecom headquarters, and Houston's energy technology and healthcare IT sectors fuel steady hiring across the metro.

Are there remote software quality assurance jobs in Texas?

Yes, and more than most fields, because software quality assurance work is largely code-based and executed in digital environments that do not require physical presence. About 57% of software quality assurance openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed QA teams have become. Test automation, performance testing, and API testing roles are the most consistently offered on a fully remote basis.

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

The most realistic entry path is an associate QA analyst or junior tester role, which large Texas employers in Austin and Dallas regularly post for candidates coming directly from a computer science or IT degree program. Dell Technologies and AT&T both run structured new-graduate programs that include QA rotations, and Texas-based staffing firms frequently place candidates in contract QA roles that convert to permanent positions. Earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification and publishing a GitHub portfolio with automated test scripts gives entry candidates a measurable edge over applicants with no hands-on evidence of testing skills.

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

You can find and apply to software quality assurance jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and other markets. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.

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