Senior Level Software Test Engineer Jobs

Senior level software test engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of quality architecture decisions, test strategy ownership, and the cross-functional teams that deliver on them. Across 20% remote and hybrid opportunities, employers in Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, including Anduril, Shield AI, and Muon Space, are hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAnduril
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Veeam Software
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
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Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Veeam Software
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cloud & DevOps
$250k - $465k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Vestmark
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
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Vestmark
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Vestmark
Boston, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$110k - $140k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
201-500

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Career Soft Solutions Inc
Software Engineer in Test
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Career Soft Solutions Inc
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Software Engineer in Test
Career Soft Solutions Inc
Hartford, Connecticut
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Backend Engineering
On-Site
None

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eClinical Solutions
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
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eClinical Solutions
Added 1mo ago
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
eClinical Solutions
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Automation QA
DevOps
$190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Akamai Technologies
Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
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Akamai Technologies
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Principal Software Development Engineer in Test
Akamai Technologies
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$169k - $305k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Software Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Anduril
Anduril2 open roles
Shield AI
Shield AI2 open roles
Muon Space
Muon Space2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Aerospace & Defense3
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Insurance1

Senior Level Software Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level software test engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who can own end-to-end test strategy, not just execute test cases. Strong candidates demonstrate experience designing scalable automation frameworks, influencing engineering decisions upstream, and mentoring junior engineers. Contributions to CI/CD pipeline quality, cross-team collaboration, and a history of measurable defect reduction all signal readiness for senior level ownership.

Which companies hire senior level software test engineers?

Companies hiring senior level software test engineers right now include Anduril, Shield AI, and Muon Space, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, enterprise software companies, and regulated industries where product quality and release velocity both carry significant business weight.

Are there remote senior level software test engineer jobs?

Yes, and remote availability is strong at this experience level. About 20% of senior level software test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how many engineering organizations treat senior-level quality roles as distributed-friendly. Fully on-site roles tend to concentrate in industries with strict compliance or hardware-dependent testing environments.

What makes a software test engineer role senior level?

A senior level software test engineer role is defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. These engineers design the test architecture, set quality standards for the entire team, evaluate tooling decisions, and drive testing strategy from early requirements through release. They mentor mid-level and junior engineers, advocate for quality in product planning conversations, and are accountable for outcomes across the full delivery cycle.

Which industries hire the most senior level software test engineers?

Senior Level software test engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Aerospace & Defense, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive the most hiring at this level because they combine high release frequency, complex system dependencies, and strict reliability standards that require experienced engineers to own quality strategy rather than simply execute it.