Senior Level Test Automation Engineer Jobs

Senior level test automation engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of framework architecture, quality strategy, and the teams and projects that deliver reliable software at scale. Openings are concentrated across Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 14% remote or hybrid availability and employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Palo Alto Networks, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Open roles47
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerThermo Fisher Scientific
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type86% On-site
Top industryScience

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Quality Engineering Lead – Workday, Integrations & AI-Driven Test Automation
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Quality Engineering Lead – Workday, Integrations & AI-Driven Test Automation
UST
Dallas, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$78k - $117k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics
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Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics
PsiQuantum Corp
Milpitas, California
Civil Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$155k - $180k/yr
Master's degree in engineering

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Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET)
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Senior Automation Test Engineer (SDET)
S2Alliance Inc
Ashburn, Virginia
Project & Program Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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LTM Limited
Automation Test Engineer
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LTM Limited
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Automation Test Engineer
LTM Limited
Irving, Texas
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr Test Automation Engineer
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Sr Test Automation Engineer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Tennessee
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$94k - $141k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Senior Level Test Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    Thermo Fisher Scientific17
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks3
  • Apple
    Apple2
  • Coherent
    Coherent2
  • UST
    UST1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Science & Research18
  • Technology & Software17
  • Consulting & Professional Services17
  • Electronics & Hardware4
  • Manufacturing2

Senior Level Test Automation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level look for candidates who can design and own an entire automation framework, not just contribute to one. Demonstrating experience leading quality initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and making architectural decisions on tooling and CI/CD integration gives you a clear edge. A portfolio showing frameworks you built from the ground up, along with measurable impact on release velocity or defect rates, will distinguish you from mid-level applicants.

Which companies hire senior level test automation engineers?

Companies hiring senior level test automation engineers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Palo Alto Networks, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of organizations, including large enterprises scaling their QA practices and high-growth technology companies building out automation infrastructure.

Are there remote senior level test automation engineer jobs?

Yes, and remote availability is strong at this level. About 14% of senior level test automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how readily distributed teams can incorporate senior QA leads who work independently and coordinate across engineering squads without requiring on-site presence.

What makes a test automation engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles shift from executing within an existing framework to owning the framework itself. That means making decisions about tool selection, test architecture, and coverage strategy, as well as setting quality standards for the broader engineering organization. Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, collaborating directly with product and development leadership, and driving process improvements across the release pipeline are all defining expectations at this stage.

Which industries hire the most senior level test automation engineers?

Senior Level test automation engineer roles concentrate in Science & Research, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand at this level because they operate complex, high-volume software environments where a senior engineer's ability to scale automation infrastructure and enforce quality standards across multiple teams delivers direct business value.