Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Maine

Software Quality Engineer jobs in Maine are steadily active, concentrated in defense technology, healthcare IT, and financial services software, with openings at every level from junior QA analyst to senior automation engineer. The bulk of hiring runs through Portland and South Portland, with a secondary cluster in Bangor, where employers like IDEXX Laboratories, Tyler Technologies, and General Dynamics Information Technology maintain ongoing quality engineering needs. The most in-demand specialties are test automation, embedded systems QA, and Agile-integrated quality assurance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerQsource
Top cityBangor, ME
Cities hiring11
Work type67% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Qsource
Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
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Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
Qsource
Portland, Maine
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in social work
51-200

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Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
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Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
Qsource
Bangor, Maine
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in social work
51-200

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Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
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Project Manager - Healthcare Quality Programs (Hybrid)
Qsource
Augusta, Maine
Account Management
Business Operations
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in social work
51-200

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GE Vernova
Site Quality Manager
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GE Vernova
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Site Quality Manager
GE Vernova
Bangor, Maine
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Support
Sales
$123k - $204k/yr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Optum
Clinical Quality Analyst
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Clinical Quality Analyst
Optum
Bangor, Maine
Business Analyst
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
$29 - $52/hr
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Software Quality Engineer Jobs by City in Maine

Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bangor
4 jobs
Yarmouth
2 jobs
Augusta
1 job
Kittery
1 job
Portland
1 job
Biddeford
1 job
Westbrook
1 job
Bar Harbor
1 job
Scarborough
1 job

Software Quality Engineer Job Market in Maine

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

Who's Hiring

  • Qsource
    Qsource3
  • Garmin
    Garmin2
  • GE Vernova
    GE Vernova2
  • FMI
    FMI1
  • ITW
    ITW1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing4
  • Technology & Software3
  • Energy1
  • Medical Devices1
  • Science & Research1

What Maine Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
  • Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium or Cypress
  • Proficiency writing and executing manual and automated test cases across software development cycles
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies in a collaborative development environment
  • Experience with defect tracking tools such as Jira or similar issue management platforms
  • Strong analytical skills for identifying, documenting, and verifying software defects and regressions

Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software quality engineer in Maine?

Most software quality engineer roles in Maine require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or software engineering, though some employers accept degrees in related fields combined with demonstrated QA experience. Maine has no state-issued license or registration for this role. Candidates strengthen their candidacy by earning vendor-neutral certifications such as ISTQB and building hands-on experience with test automation tools through internships, open-source contributions, or coursework at institutions like the University of Maine or Southern Maine Community College.

How much do software quality engineers make in Maine?

Software quality engineers in Maine earn a median of about $86,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $45,730 for the lowest 10% to over $123,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software quality engineers in Maine?

Companies currently hiring software quality engineers in Maine include Qsource, Garmin, and GE Vernova, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Maine's defense technology and healthcare IT sectors tend to generate the most consistent volume of quality engineering openings throughout the year.

Which Maine cities have the most software quality engineer jobs?

Bangor, Yarmouth, and Augusta are the Maine cities with the most software quality engineer openings. Portland and South Portland lead because of the concentration of healthcare IT, financial software, and defense technology firms headquartered or with major operations there, while Bangor's openings are driven largely by government contracting and regional healthcare technology employers anchored in that market.

Are there remote software quality engineer jobs in Maine?

Yes, and more than most fields. Software quality engineering is desk-based and tool-driven, making it well suited to remote work. About 33% of software quality engineer openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly the industry has embraced distributed QA teams. Test automation, functional testing, and code review work are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.

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

The most realistic entry path is an associate QA or junior test analyst role, which many Maine employers treat as the training ground for full quality engineering positions. Employers like IDEXX Laboratories and defense contractors in the Portland and South Portland corridor regularly bring on early-career candidates through internship pipelines connected to the University of Maine system. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as technical support, business analysis, or manual testing can transition credibly with an ISTQB Foundation certificate and a portfolio of documented test cases or automation scripts.

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

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

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