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Judge Group, Inc.

Sr. Software QA Engineer

Newton, MA · On-site

$58 - $60/hr

Job Title: Sr. Software Qa Engineer Location: Newton, MA Duration:- 12+ Months Position Overview We are currently looking for an ambitious Sr. Software QA Engineer (Contractor) to join our ...

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Infojini Inc

Senior Software QA Engineer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

We offer an excellent compensation package We are looking for Senior Software QA Engineer in Cambridge, MA for Fulltime position. Please refer someone else if you are not available at this time or ...

Radicle Health

Software QA Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

About the Role As a Software QA Engineer, you will work closely with engineers and product teams to make sure our software works as intended and remains reliable as it changes. You will help ...

Super Micro Computer

Software QA Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$100K - $135K/yr

Supermicro is seeking a talented Software QA Engineer with great attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability to join our software team.You will be responsible for examining all aspects of ...

AutoStore

Software QA Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

This is a hands-on software quality assurance role in our engineering organization, with the title of Software QA Engineer, Supervisory Control Platform. This role is accountable for validating ...

Zoomcar

Staff Software QA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Principal Software Dev QA Engineer to join our FortiSwitch Team. As a Staff Software QA Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, and execute test plans ...

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Fortinet, Inc.

Staff Software QA Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Fortinet is growing and we are looking to hire a Principal Software Dev QA Engineer to join our FortiSwitch Team. As a Staff Software QA Engineer, you will: * Design, develop, and execute test plans ...

Supermicro

Software QA Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Supermicro is seeking a talented Software QA Engineer with great attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability to join our software team.You will be responsible for examining all aspects of ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal software qa engineer in the United States is $160,936.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,000.00 and $181,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal software QA engineer?

A Principal Software QA Engineer is a senior-level professional responsible for leading quality assurance efforts in software development. They design and implement testing strategies, ensure compliance with industry standards, and mentor QA teams. Their role includes automating tests, identifying defects, and collaborating with developers to improve software quality. Additionally, they drive process improvements to enhance overall product reliability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal software QA engineer?

Excelling as a Principal Software QA Engineer requires deep expertise in software testing methodologies, automated test frameworks, and a solid foundation in computer science, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Selenium, JUnit, Jenkins, and version control systems, as well as certifications such as ISTQB, is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help navigate complex technical challenges and coordinate across engineering teams. These capabilities are vital to ensure software quality, optimize test processes, and drive continuous improvement in dynamic development environments.

What kinds of teams and stakeholders does a principal software QA engineer typically collaborate with?

As a Principal Software QA Engineer, you'll regularly work alongside software developers, product managers, DevOps engineers, and sometimes customers, fostering strong cross-functional collaboration. Your role often involves leading QA initiatives, mentoring junior testers, and providing critical feedback during design and code review sessions. You may also participate in sprint planning and advocate for quality best practices across the organization. This high level of coordination helps ensure that quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle, resulting in more reliable products and a cohesive team dynamic.

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Infographic showing various Principal Software Qa Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $160,936 per year, or $77.4 per hour.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Certon Software
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Description
CERTON is dedicated to providing the most efficient, high quality solutions to our customers for safety critical systems certified under the guidelines of DO-178B Software and DO-254 Hardware Certifications. The success of CERTON is evidenced by the success of our customers currently flying with products certified to the highest standards by CERTON employees.
Job Description
CERTON is in need of an experienced SQA Engineer to assist us with ensuring the quality of a software suite developed for the design, development, simulation, validation, and verification of safety-critical systems. The Engineer will be working closely with a small, tightly-knit team of developers. Creating and automating tests for a complex, dynamic GUI with a multi-threaded back end will be part of the Engineer's core job responsibilities. The ideal candidate would have 3+ years of experience working in, developing, and maintaining software quality assurance environments.
Qualifications
  • Work closely with developers to improve software products, find bugs and performance issues, and enhance the user experience
  • Active collaboration with developers at all levels of the software design process
  • Continual development and improvement of the QA environment
  • Develop and implement test plans and strategies
  • Develop new test cases using exploratory testing techniques
  • Execute tests, including regression tests, and report and track issues
  • Apply automation tools and optimize the test development and execution processes

Additional Information
Other Terms:
ALL applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified information.
Position Requirements:
  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • 3+ years of software quality assurance and testing experience
  • Strong understanding of manual and automated SQA methodologies
  • Experience with both black box and white box testing

Desired Experience:
  • Experience working with Agile processes such as Kanban, Lean, or Scrum
  • Experience with automating tests for GUI software
  • Software development experience, including programming using technologies such as Java, Python, or .NET
  • Background in usability, user interface design, and user experience

Physical Job Requirements:
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer station (including laptop) for lengthy periods of time.
  • Ability to work in a standard office work environment.

CERTON'S Company Environment:
CERTON offers an open environment that supports growth, development and a healthy work/life balance. In addition to offering the following typical benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (Company paid)
  • 401 (k)

CERTON also provides:
  • 20 paid days off per year
  • Flex-time work schedule
  • Industry specific specialized training
  • Recreational facilities on premise that include Ping-Pong, air hockey, basketball court, billiards and a hacker space

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It's not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees.
CERTON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
**PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS*

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