Software Test Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
Software Test Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the state's life sciences, defense technology, and enterprise software sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level QA analyst through principal and staff engineer. Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor account for the bulk of hiring, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Biogen maintain large engineering teams that include dedicated test and quality engineering functions. The most sought-after specialties in Massachusetts listings are automated testing frameworks, embedded systems validation, and medical device software verification. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Develop and implement detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for edge software applications.
- Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects and ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective testing strategies.
- Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not compromised by new changes.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software quality and testability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends to continuously improve testing processes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field..Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on edge computing or related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
- Experience with Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and/or Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience with Schneider Electric solutions such as EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO), Power Monitoring Expert (PME), and EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO).
- Experience testing industrial, energy management, or critical power applications.
- Familiarity with automation testing frameworks and test management tools.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, or MQTT.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
- Develop and implement detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for edge software applications.
- Execute manual and automated tests to identify software defects and ensure product quality.
- Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective testing strategies.
- Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not compromised by new changes.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes of defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
- Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on software quality and testability.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and industry trends to continuously improve testing processes.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in software testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related engineering or technical field..Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on edge computing or related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience with performance testing and tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB).
- Experience with Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and/or Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience with Schneider Electric solutions such as EcoStruxure Power Operation (EPO), Power Monitoring Expert (PME), and EcoStruxure Building Operation (EBO).
- Experience testing industrial, energy management, or critical power applications.
- Familiarity with automation testing frameworks and test management tools.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, or MQTT.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.
In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency.
At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.
Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.
For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you
Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:
Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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Software Test Engineer Job Market in Massachusetts
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software test engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical field required
- Hands-on experience writing automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, pytest, or JUnit
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, commonly Python, Java, or C++
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and bug-tracking tools like Jira
- Experience with test planning, writing test cases, and maintaining test documentation
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration testing within DevOps environments preferred
Software Test Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software test engineer in Massachusetts?
Software test engineer is not a state-licensed role in Massachusetts, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skill. Most employers require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Candidates who add an ISTQB Foundation certification or a vendor credential in a testing tool like Selenium strengthen their applications. Massachusetts employers, particularly in life sciences and defense, also value coursework or project experience in regulated software environments.
How much do software test engineers make in Massachusetts?
Software test engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $122,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,050 for the lowest 10% to over $168,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software test engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring software test engineers in Massachusetts right now include Boston Scientific, Akamai Technologies, and Boston Dynamics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense contractors, medical device companies, and enterprise software firms means demand for test engineers with domain knowledge in regulated or safety-critical systems is consistently high.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most software test engineer jobs?
Cambridge, Boston, and Waltham have the most software test engineer openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston and Cambridge anchor the market through the region's dense cluster of biotech, defense, and software companies, while suburban Route 128 corridor cities draw significant hiring from large aerospace and systems engineering employers that operate major campuses outside the urban core.
Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 59% of software test engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves writing scripts, reviewing code, and running automated pipelines rather than physically accessing hardware. Roles focused on embedded systems testing or regulated medical device verification are more likely to require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a software test engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate QA or junior test analyst role, which many Massachusetts software and life sciences employers post specifically for candidates building their first years of experience. Large employers across the Route 128 corridor and in Greater Boston regularly hire recent graduates into structured QA rotations. Lateral moves from roles like technical support analyst or business systems analyst are common. Building a portfolio of test scripts on GitHub and earning an ISTQB Foundation certification gives candidates a concrete edge in competitive entry-level pools.
Where can I find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.
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