Software Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

Software Test Engineer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring in Rochester and Duluth, where established employers like Medtronic, Target, and General Mills maintain large technology teams that depend on rigorous QA practice. Demand runs from associate-level manual testers to senior engineers specializing in test automation, performance testing, and embedded systems validation, particularly for medical device, retail technology, and financial software products. Minnesota consistently ranks among the more active Midwest markets for this role. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerBoston Scientific
Top cityMaple Grove, MN
Cities hiring10
Work type80% Hybrid
Top industryMedical Devices

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Philips
Software Test Engineer - Azurion Eye (Plymouth, MN)
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Software Test Engineer - Azurion Eye (Plymouth, MN)
Philips
Plymouth, Minnesota
Automation QA
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
$108k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Emerson
Software Test Engineer (C# & .NET)
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Software Test Engineer (C# & .NET)
Emerson
Shakopee, Minnesota
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$76k - $105k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Boston Scientific
Senior Software Test Engineer (Cybersecurity)
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Senior Software Test Engineer (Cybersecurity)
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
$85k - $162k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Boston Scientific
Senior Software Test Engineer
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Senior Software Test Engineer
Boston Scientific
Maple Grove, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
$85k - $162k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Collins Aerospace
Senior Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)
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Senior Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Burnsville, Minnesota
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$87k - $165k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Software Test Engineer Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Maple Grove
3 jobs
Hopkins
1 job
Plymouth
1 job
Shakopee
1 job
Maplewood
1 job
Burnsville
1 job
Minnetonka
1 job
Saint Paul
1 job
Bloomington
1 job

Software Test Engineer Job Market in Minnesota

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

Who's Hiring

Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific2 open roles
3M
3M1 open role
Emerson
Emerson1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Medical Devices
  • Technology & Software

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software test engineer jobs across Minnesota.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Hands-on experience writing and executing manual and automated test cases for software applications
  • Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum development workflows and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps
  • Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or REST-Assured and basic SQL query skills
  • Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test plans, and quality reports

Software Test Engineer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software test engineer in Minnesota?

Software test engineering in Minnesota requires no state-issued license or board registration. Most roles require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or software engineering, though some employers accept degrees in other technical fields combined with demonstrated QA experience. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts, earning certifications like ISTQB Foundation Level, and gaining exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices or financial software strengthens a candidate's profile for Minnesota's dominant hiring sectors.

How much do software test engineers make in Minnesota?

Software test engineers in Minnesota earn a median of about $101,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,090 for the lowest 10% to over $137,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software test engineers in Minnesota?

Minnesota software test engineer roles are posted by Boston Scientific, 3M, and Emerson and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's concentration of medical device, retail technology, and financial services companies means QA openings appear consistently across a wide range of regulated and consumer-facing software teams.

Which Minnesota cities have the most software test engineer jobs?

Maple Grove, Hopkins, and Plymouth account for the majority of software test engineer openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities drive the bulk of postings, anchored by large headquarters in retail, financial services, and medical technology, while Rochester's hiring is closely tied to the healthcare and medical device sector, and suburban corridors like Eden Prairie and Minnetonka add openings from mid-size technology and insurance firms.

Are there remote software test engineer jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of software test engineer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how well the role adapts to distributed team structures. Test automation, manual functional testing, and test planning work are the sub-areas most commonly offered remotely, while roles involving embedded systems, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or on-site regulated lab environments tend to require in-person presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for QA analyst or associate software tester roles, which Minnesota employers in retail technology and financial services often post as entry-level positions requiring a degree but no prior professional QA experience. Companies like Medtronic and Target have structured early-career technology programs that bring in new graduates. Building a GitHub portfolio with automated test scripts using Selenium or Cypress, earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification, and pursuing lateral moves from technical support, business analysis, or manual QA work all strengthen an application without requiring years of professional testing history.

Where can I find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to software test engineer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the positions that match.

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