Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Colorado

Software Quality Engineer jobs in Colorado are concentrated in aerospace and defense, enterprise software, and financial technology, with Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs serving as the primary hiring centers. Employers like Lockheed Martin, Oracle, and Ball Corporation maintain long-established Colorado footprints and consistently recruit software quality engineers at mid-level and senior levels. Automation testing, embedded systems QA, and DevOps-aligned quality engineering are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerTerumo
Top cityLakewood, CO
Cities hiring7
Work type75% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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HP
Software Quality Engineer
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Software Quality Engineer
HP
Fort Collins, Colorado
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$59k - $90k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3
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Software Quality Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$96k - $178k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Lockheed Martin
Software Quality Engineer - E2
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Software Quality Engineer - E2
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$79k - $147k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Terumo
Software Quality Test Engineer 3
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Software Quality Test Engineer 3
Terumo
Lakewood, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$123k - $153k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Terumo
Software Quality Test Engineer 4
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Software Quality Test Engineer 4
Terumo
Lakewood, Colorado
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$127k - $159k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Software Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lakewood
2 jobs
Littleton
2 jobs
Colorado Springs
2 jobs
Boulder
1 job
Englewood
1 job
Westminster
1 job
Fort Collins
1 job

Software Quality Engineer Job Market in Colorado

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

Who's Hiring

Terumo
Terumo2 open roles
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin2 open roles
HP
HP1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software quality engineer jobs across Colorado.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or JUnit
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, commonly Python or Java
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps
  • Experience writing and executing test plans, test cases, and defect reports
  • Knowledge of Agile or SAFe methodologies and participation in sprint-based QA workflows

Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software quality engineer in Colorado?

Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as a software quality engineer. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Candidates who supplement formal education with certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE and demonstrate hands-on automation skills through portfolio projects or open-source contributions are consistently competitive with Colorado employers, particularly in the aerospace and enterprise software sectors centered in the Denver metro.

How much do software quality engineers make in Colorado?

Software quality engineers in Colorado earn a median of about $123,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,780 for the lowest 10% to over $172,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software quality engineers in Colorado?

Colorado software quality engineer roles are posted by Terumo, Lockheed Martin, and HP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Colorado's concentration of aerospace primes, defense contractors, and established enterprise software firms means QA openings appear consistently across both large headquarters and regional engineering offices.

Which Colorado cities have the most software quality engineer jobs?

Lakewood, Littleton, and Colorado Springs have the most software quality engineer openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market through its density of financial technology firms and corporate software divisions, Boulder draws openings from its established startup and research ecosystem, and Colorado Springs contributes a significant share through defense and government IT contractors concentrated around the military installations there.

Are there remote software quality engineer jobs in Colorado?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of software quality engineer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the analytical and tooling-heavy nature of QA work translates to distributed teams. Roles focused on automated testing, test framework development, and CI/CD pipeline quality tend to be the most consistently remote, while positions requiring hands-on hardware or embedded systems validation more often require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior QA analyst or associate software tester role, which many Colorado employers treat as the on-ramp to a full quality engineering career. Large Colorado-based defense and aerospace contractors often run structured new-grad or rotational engineering programs where QA is one available track. Building a demonstrable automation portfolio using open-source projects, contributing to testing frameworks on GitHub, and earning an ISTQB Foundation certification all give early-career candidates a concrete edge when applying to Colorado software and technology firms.

Where can I find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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