Senior Level Test Automation Specialist Jobs

Senior level test automation specialist jobs put experienced engineers in charge of test strategy, framework architecture, and the quality outcomes their teams are measured against. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with 21% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Coherent, Apple, and NVIDIA hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerCoherent
Top citySanta Clara, CA
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Test Automation Engineer
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Test Automation Engineer
Innorev Technologies Inc
Texas
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
On-Site
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
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Senior Test Automation Engineer
Rad AI
San Francisco, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$150k - $185k/yr
Hybrid
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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer
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Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$175k - $309k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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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
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Senior Level Test Automation Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Coherent2 open roles
Apple1 open role
NVIDIA1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Manufacturing2
  • Science & Research2
  • Consumer Goods1

Senior Level Test Automation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Employers at this level expect more than technical proficiency. Candidates who stand out demonstrate ownership of a test automation framework end to end, a history of improving release quality at scale, and the ability to influence engineering practices across teams. Highlighting architecture decisions you led, tools you evaluated and implemented, and junior engineers you mentored will differentiate your application from mid-level candidates.

Which companies hire senior level test automation specialists?

Companies hiring senior level test automation specialists right now include Coherent, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate in organizations with complex software pipelines, frequent release cycles, or regulatory requirements that make automated test coverage a business priority.

Are there remote senior level test automation specialist jobs?

Yes, remote availability is strong at this level. About 21% of senior level test automation specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well automation work translates to distributed environments. Senior engineers with established communication skills and the ability to lead reviews and planning sessions asynchronously are well positioned for these roles.

What makes a test automation specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership, not just years worked. At this stage, you are expected to design and govern the automation framework rather than contribute to it, set testing standards across engineering teams, evaluate tooling decisions, and mentor engineers at earlier career stages. You are also typically accountable for quality metrics that surface to engineering leadership.

Which industries hire the most senior level test automation specialists?

Senior level test automation specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because they operate at high release velocity or under compliance requirements where automated testing is essential to maintaining both speed and reliability.