Senior Level Test Engineer Jobs

Senior level test engineer jobs place experienced professionals in charge of quality strategy, test architecture, and the outcomes their teams deliver. Openings are concentrated across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, with 15% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Joby Aviation, MTSI, and Apple hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles118+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJoby Aviation
Top cityMilpitas, CA
Work type85% 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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Lightmatter
Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
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Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Boston, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$167k - $227k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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Teradar
Senior Product Test Engineer
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Teradar
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Senior Product Test Engineer
Teradar
Boston, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Specialized Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
$150k - $190k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Senior Level Test Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation4 open roles
MTSI
MTSI3 open roles
Apple
Apple3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software34
  • Electronics & Hardware21
  • Manufacturing12
  • Aerospace & Defense8
  • Automotive4

Senior Level Test Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level test engineer job?

Employers at this level look for engineers who can own an entire quality strategy, not just execute test cases. Demonstrating experience designing test frameworks from scratch, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing release decisions gives candidates a clear edge. Strong candidates also show they can communicate risk and quality metrics to engineering leadership, not just to their immediate team.

Which companies hire senior level test engineers?

Companies hiring senior level test engineers right now include Joby Aviation, MTSI, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, defense contractors, financial services companies, and mid-size product organizations with complex, regulated software requiring deep quality ownership.

Are there remote senior level test engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are well represented at this experience level. About 15% of senior level test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that experienced engineers with established judgment and communication skills are trusted to work effectively without daily on-site supervision.

What makes a test engineer role senior level?

Senior level test engineer roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Engineers at this level design and govern test architecture, set quality standards across a product or platform, and are accountable for release readiness decisions. They also mentor mid-level and junior engineers and collaborate directly with product and engineering leadership on risk assessment and technical direction.

Which industries hire the most senior level test engineers?

Senior Level test engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-stakes software systems where quality failures carry significant regulatory, financial, or safety consequences that require experienced engineers with real ownership authority.