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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Top employerEchoStar
Top cityEnglewood, CO
Cities hiring4
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring5
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Software Quality Engineer III
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EchoStar
Software Quality Engineer III
Englewood, Colorado
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Senior Engineer-Software Quality
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EchoStar
Senior Engineer-Software Quality
Englewood, Colorado
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Software Quality Engineer 3
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United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Software Quality Engineer 3
Centennial, Colorado
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Software Quality Engineer 2
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United Launch Alliance (ULA)
Software Quality Engineer 2
Centennial, Colorado
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Software Quality Engineer 4 (contract)
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Software Quality Engineer III
EchoStar·Englewood, Colorado
Job functions:
$72k - $103k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Company Summary:
This role focuses on driving quality assurance excellence by safeguarding system stability and accelerating delivery cycles through robust testing frameworks. The chosen engineer will identify potential failure points across complex application ecosystems, ensuring that software deployments seamlessly meet customer expectations. By championing both rigorous manual verification and scalable automated testing, this position directly mitigates risk and optimizes the software development lifecycle.
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Benefits:
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Salary Range: USD $72350.00 - $103400.00 / Year
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary:
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Beyond connecting customers to their favorite entertainment, our Video Services team delivers an award-winning TV experience to millions of customers across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. Our dynamic teams are unwavering in our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring the evolution of products and the constant enhancement of the overall customer experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
This role focuses on driving quality assurance excellence by safeguarding system stability and accelerating delivery cycles through robust testing frameworks. The chosen engineer will identify potential failure points across complex application ecosystems, ensuring that software deployments seamlessly meet customer expectations. By championing both rigorous manual verification and scalable automated testing, this position directly mitigates risk and optimizes the software development lifecycle.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Perform regular manual feature and regression testing to maintain high product reliability
- Develop automation testing for feature and regression testing to accelerate delivery cycles
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the business to ensure stable deliverables for customers
- Develop and enhance test plans while building and executing feature test plans specifically for Salesforce
- Conduct robust regression testing prior to packaging and update, organize, and improve the Regression Test Suite after each release
- Provide input and support to developers, fostering a quality-focused mindset within the team
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):
- A background in software testing or prior experience as a QA Engineer alongside proficiency in software testing principles and proper QA processes
- Experience in creating and executing test plans while generating clear technical documentation
- A systems and tools-oriented mindset that considers the entire build lifecycle to optimize delivery
- A proven ability to collaborate closely with team members and deconstruct testing projects into clearly defined components
- Experience in the development of test automation and building test cases for Salesforce
- Self-starting capabilities, an understanding of when to seek clarification, and exceptional attention to detail
Additional Qualifications:
- Experienced with API testing
- Certifications in any testing tools and methodologies
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years relevant work experience (e.g. QA/Testing experience, Linux administration, test automation)
- 3-5 years of experience in QA/Testing or relevant technical operations
-
Must have at least 1 years of experience with:
- Manual and regression testing
- Test automation development
- Salesforce application testing
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
EchoStar
Software Quality Engineer III
Englewood, Colorado
Added 2w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$72k - $103k/yr
Bachelor's degree
Job Description
Company Summary:
This role focuses on driving quality assurance excellence by safeguarding system stability and accelerating delivery cycles through robust testing frameworks. The chosen engineer will identify potential failure points across complex application ecosystems, ensuring that software deployments seamlessly meet customer expectations. By championing both rigorous manual verification and scalable automated testing, this position directly mitigates risk and optimizes the software development lifecycle.
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Benefits:
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Salary Range: USD $72350.00 - $103400.00 / Year
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary:
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Beyond connecting customers to their favorite entertainment, our Video Services team delivers an award-winning TV experience to millions of customers across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. Our dynamic teams are unwavering in our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring the evolution of products and the constant enhancement of the overall customer experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
This role focuses on driving quality assurance excellence by safeguarding system stability and accelerating delivery cycles through robust testing frameworks. The chosen engineer will identify potential failure points across complex application ecosystems, ensuring that software deployments seamlessly meet customer expectations. By championing both rigorous manual verification and scalable automated testing, this position directly mitigates risk and optimizes the software development lifecycle.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Perform regular manual feature and regression testing to maintain high product reliability
- Develop automation testing for feature and regression testing to accelerate delivery cycles
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the business to ensure stable deliverables for customers
- Develop and enhance test plans while building and executing feature test plans specifically for Salesforce
- Conduct robust regression testing prior to packaging and update, organize, and improve the Regression Test Suite after each release
- Provide input and support to developers, fostering a quality-focused mindset within the team
Core Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring):
- A background in software testing or prior experience as a QA Engineer alongside proficiency in software testing principles and proper QA processes
- Experience in creating and executing test plans while generating clear technical documentation
- A systems and tools-oriented mindset that considers the entire build lifecycle to optimize delivery
- A proven ability to collaborate closely with team members and deconstruct testing projects into clearly defined components
- Experience in the development of test automation and building test cases for Salesforce
- Self-starting capabilities, an understanding of when to seek clarification, and exceptional attention to detail
Additional Qualifications:
- Experienced with API testing
- Certifications in any testing tools and methodologies
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years relevant work experience (e.g. QA/Testing experience, Linux administration, test automation)
- 3-5 years of experience in QA/Testing or relevant technical operations
-
Must have at least 1 years of experience with:
- Manual and regression testing
- Test automation development
- Salesforce application testing
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
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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 EchoStar, United Launch Alliance (ULA), and Boeing and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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?
Englewood, Centennial, 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.
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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