Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Texas
Software Quality Engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace and defense, enterprise software, semiconductors, and healthcare technology, with openings at every level from junior QA analyst through principal engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston anchor the market, with major employers like Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin consistently hiring across their Texas campuses. Automated testing, DevOps-integrated QA, and embedded systems validation are the specialties drawing the most attention from hiring teams right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is responsible for acting as a a key influencer in shaping the quality strategy for the software products within an Agile Scrum framework. This role is also responsible for designing, executing, and reporting on various tests, such as functional, exploratory, integration, performance, usability, security, and accessibility. Collaborates with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders across multiple teams to identify and resolve defects, improve processes, and deliver high-quality solutions to business partners and clients. This position also serves as a mentor, coach, and example for junior Quality Engineer (QE) team members.
Responsibilities:
Defines and adopts holistic quality approaches that enable the whole team to pursue efficiency and excellence.
- Collaborates with product owners and developers to define user story test strategies and actionable acceptance criteria.
- Drives testability, measures test coverage, develops impactful automation, and promotes best practices in all stages of the software development process.
- Designs, develops, maintains, and executes automated and manual test cases, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.
- Utilizes technical expertise in testing backend components such as Web Services, Database integrations, and APIs.
- Champions and brings a quality-first strategy.
- Drives and facilitates proactive discussions about risk with stakeholders in the portfolio.
- Investigates and reproduces complex defects, working closely with developers and product owner to facilitate resolution and completing root cause analysis.
- Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) of the product portfolio.
- Mentors junior teammates with empathy and a servant leadership mindset.
- Innovates and improves testing processes.
Qualifications:
Associate’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent work experience is required. Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
- Five to seven years of software testing experience is required.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines is preferred.
- Prior experience working in the human resources or payroll industries is preferred.
- Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, as well as source control tools.
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with bug tracking and test management tools.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality standards.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Proven leadership abilities with a self-starter mentality.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following: Azure DevOps, Visual Studio, Git, Selenium, Agile methodology, C#, or Java.
Insperity provides a reasonable compensation range for each posted role in accordance with applicable pay‑transparency laws. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of job‑related factors, including skills, experience, and geographic location.
The compensation range for this position, representing the pay span across all locations where this role may be filled is
93,000 - 105,875At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, including criminal arrest and/or conviction records.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software quality engineer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience writing and executing automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium or Cypress
- Proficiency with bug-tracking and project management systems like Jira or Azure DevOps
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating QA processes into DevOps workflows
- Strong grasp of software development life cycles including Agile and Scrum methodologies
- ISTQB Foundation certification or equivalent QA credential preferred by many Texas employers
Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software quality engineer in Texas?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems is the standard starting point for software quality engineer roles in Texas. No state-issued license is required, but employers across Austin's tech corridor, Dallas's enterprise software firms, and Houston's aerospace sector consistently look for hands-on testing experience and recognized credentials such as ISTQB certification. Building a portfolio of test automation work strengthens an application considerably.
How much do software quality engineers make in Texas?
Software quality engineers 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 engineers in Texas?
Employers hiring software quality engineers in Texas right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and JND, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of aerospace contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and large enterprise technology companies means demand for QA talent stays active throughout the year across multiple industry sectors.
Which Texas cities have the most software quality engineer jobs?
Austin, Irving, and Grand Prairie account for the most software quality engineer openings in Texas. Austin's dense cluster of software companies and semiconductor firms drives its volume, Dallas pulls from a broad base of financial technology and enterprise software employers, and Houston's aerospace and energy technology sector generates consistent QA demand, particularly for embedded systems and safety-critical software validation.
Are there remote software quality engineer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of software quality engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well the role translates to distributed work environments. Test automation, code review participation, and bug triage are especially well-suited to remote delivery, though roles involving embedded systems or hardware-in-the-loop testing typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software quality engineer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a QA analyst or junior tester role, which Texas employers in Austin and Dallas regularly fill with candidates who have a relevant degree but limited professional experience. Dell Technologies, Texas Instruments, and major healthcare IT firms in the Houston medical center run new-graduate hiring programs that include QA tracks. Moving laterally from a manual tester, technical support, or business analyst position is also a recognized route, and earning an ISTQB Foundation certificate before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that offsets a thin work history.
Where can I find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to software quality engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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