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 Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Manufacturing, with 25% remote or hybrid availability and employers like NVIDIA, Capgemini, and Collabera hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNVIDIA
Top cityMilpitas, CA
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Senior Software Developer Test and Automation
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Senior Software Developer Test and Automation
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$152k - $253k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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SDET / Test Automation Engineer
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SDET / Test Automation Engineer
Smart IT Frame LLC
Jersey City, New Jersey
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
Hybrid
None

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Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer
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Senior SDET / Test Automation Engineer
Cullerton Group
Chicago, Illinois
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$100/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Test Automation Architect (Senior Test Automation Engineer)
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Test Automation Architect (Senior Test Automation Engineer)
Capgemini
Chicago, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$89k - $166k/yr
10,000+

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SDET, Security and AI-Enhanced Test Automation
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SDET, Security and AI-Enhanced Test Automation
Knightscope
Sunnyvale, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cybersecurity
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
$180k - $210k/yr
On-Site
None

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Senior Level Test Automation Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

NVIDIA1 open role
Capgemini1 open role
Collabera1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Science & Research3
  • Manufacturing1
  • Consumer Goods1
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

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 NVIDIA, Capgemini, and Collabera, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 25% of senior level test automation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.