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 18% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Anduril, Shield AI, and MTSI hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Principal Software Test Engineer validates software products using systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products. Develops, modifies, and executes software test plans and test protocols and automated software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with software development engineers in resolution of problems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review of the software development and testing activities per IEC 62304
- Apply Software Quality Engineering principles throughout the agile product life cycle to identify defects and design flaws
- Review the software requirements to ensure that requirements stated are correct, unambiguous and verifiable
- Develop Test Plans against Use Cases, Requirements and assist in updating and adding new test cases to existing test Protocol
- Manage Testing tasks for Embedded Software
- Review test methods and test plans for software projects to determine the software design accuracy according to documented requirements as well as established standards
- Collaborate with the development team to improve the quality of the deliverables and to introduce other quality related improvements in software process
- Prepare & Review test plans & test data and conduct system and integration testing
- Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines for real-time quality monitoring
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Biomedical), Computer Science, Physics or other relevant technical discipline or equivalent, advanced degree (Masters) preferred
- 10+ years of experience in medical device software, preferably in embedded, mobile and cloud server applications
- Experienced in Good Documentation Practices
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- Experience in IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards within a medical product development environment
LOCATION
This role is hybrid at our Germantown, MD or Minneapolis, MN offices.
INTRODUCTION
The Principal Software Test Engineer validates software products using systematic tests to develop, apply, and maintain quality standards for company products. Develops, modifies, and executes software test plans and test protocols and automated software. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consults with software development engineers in resolution of problems.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Review of the software development and testing activities per IEC 62304
- Apply Software Quality Engineering principles throughout the agile product life cycle to identify defects and design flaws
- Review the software requirements to ensure that requirements stated are correct, unambiguous and verifiable
- Develop Test Plans against Use Cases, Requirements and assist in updating and adding new test cases to existing test Protocol
- Manage Testing tasks for Embedded Software
- Review test methods and test plans for software projects to determine the software design accuracy according to documented requirements as well as established standards
- Collaborate with the development team to improve the quality of the deliverables and to introduce other quality related improvements in software process
- Prepare & Review test plans & test data and conduct system and integration testing
- Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines for real-time quality monitoring
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Biomedical), Computer Science, Physics or other relevant technical discipline or equivalent, advanced degree (Masters) preferred
- 10+ years of experience in medical device software, preferably in embedded, mobile and cloud server applications
- Experienced in Good Documentation Practices
- Experience working in a regulated environment
- Experience in IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 standards within a medical product development environment
LOCATION
This role is hybrid at our Germantown, MD or Minneapolis, MN offices.
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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 Anduril, Shield AI, and MTSI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 18% of senior level test engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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 November 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.