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Software Quality Engineer Jobs in Bellevue, WA (NOW HIRING)

Software Quality Engineer 12+ Months W2 Contract Seattle, WA (Hybrid) Benefits You'll Love: * NextDeavor offers health, vision and dental benefits for contract employees * Paid sick leave eligibility ...

They are seeking a Software Engineer to lead high-performance software quality teams, develop test automation, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve project goals. Responsibilities : • 8 ...

We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer/SDET to own the test automation strategy for Apple's Translate app and client products. Description Apple's Machine Translation is embedded into ...

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Shopping Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to ...

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Shopping Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to ...

Quality Engineer - Costco Travel

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Shopping Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to ...

Quality Engineer - Costco Travel

Issaquah, WA · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Booking Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to work ...

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Booking Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to work ...

Costco Travel is looking for a dedicated and experienced Software Quality Engineer to join its Booking Portfolio quality team. If you want to be a part of one of the worldwide BEST companies "to work ...

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How much do software quality engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for software quality engineer in Bellevue, WA is $54.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42.88 and $62.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a software quality engineer?

Software Quality Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that software products meet established quality standards before they are released to customers. They design and execute tests, identify bugs or issues, and collaborate with developers to resolve problems. Their work helps prevent defects, enhances user satisfaction, and ensures the reliability and safety of software applications. Software Quality Engineers may use automation tools and manual testing methods to validate functionality, performance, and security.

How does a software quality engineer typically collaborate with development and product teams to ensure high-quality releases?

As a Software Quality Engineer, you’ll work closely with developers and product managers throughout the software development lifecycle. Regular collaboration involves participating in sprint planning, reviewing requirements, designing test cases, and providing feedback on user stories. You’ll also be responsible for communicating defects clearly, suggesting improvements, and validating fixes, ensuring everyone is aligned on quality goals. This close teamwork ensures that issues are caught early and that the final product meets both technical and user expectations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a software quality engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Quality Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development lifecycles, test methodologies, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing tools (like Selenium or JUnit), bug tracking systems (such as Jira), and scripting languages is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and strong communication are vital soft skills that set top performers apart. These abilities ensure software products meet high standards for reliability and functionality, reducing defects and improving user satisfaction.

What is the difference between Software Quality Engineer vs Software Tester?

AspectSoftware Quality EngineerSoftware Tester
Primary FocusEnsuring overall quality, process improvement, and defect preventionIdentifying bugs and verifying software functionality
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping quality strategies, automating tests, collaborating with teamsExecuting test cases, reporting bugs, manual testing
Required SkillsTesting tools, automation, quality assurance processesManual testing, test case execution, defect tracking
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-functional teams in software developmentPrimarily testing teams or QA departments

While both roles focus on software quality, Software Quality Engineers take a broader approach, emphasizing process improvement and automation, whereas Software Testers mainly focus on executing tests and identifying bugs. The roles often overlap but serve different stages of the quality assurance process.

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Infographic showing various Software Quality Engineer job openings in Bellevue, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,327 per year, or $54.5 per hour.

Software Quality Engineer I - III (DOE)

Cambia Health Solutions

Renton, WA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

124th of 315 rated insurance


Job description

Software Quality Engineer I - III (DOE)

Hybridrole(3days/weekin office)atour Burlington, Renton, Spokane, Vancouver, Portland, Medford, Salt Lake City, Boise, Lewiston, or Fargooffices.

Candidates mustresidewithin commutable distance of that location or be willing torelocate.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Software Quality Engineers are living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Software Quality Engineering team, our Software Quality Engineers are responsible for assuring the delivery of high quality products and software services. The Software Quality Engineer I works with teammates to prevent and detect defects throughout the product lifecycle, evaluate the appropriateness of software solutions for customers and the enterprise, and enable delivery team productivity. The Software Quality Engineer II applies a wide variety for testing and quality assurance techniques to complex software projects often requiring coordination with multiple software delivery teams. The Software Quality Engineer III is a senior level engineer that applies extensive technical knowledge and experience to develop and deliver solutions for software projects.

Do you thrive as a part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia:

Qualifications:

The Software Quality Engineer I would have a BA/BS degree in computer science or related field and relevant experience in one programming language, such as Java, Ruby, Python or C# or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Software Quality Engineer II would have a BA/BS degree in computer science or related field and 3 years of experience performing software quality and testing throughout product development, deployment and maintenance and 1 year of experience writing, running and automating tests; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Software Quality Engineer III would have a BA/BS degree in computer science or related field and 6 years of experience performing software quality and testing throughout product development, deployment and maintenance, including 3 years of experience writing, running and automating tests; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Java, Ruby, Python or C#.

  • Ability to react quickly and remain productive in a fast-paced work environment.

  • Ability to learn, apply and follow company best practices.

  • Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical project team members.

  • Demonstrated experience with web, mobile and database application technologies, automated testing and tools.

  • Demonstrated experience with one or more: software reliability, automated test maintenance, static analysis, or code coverage.

  • Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate industry-standard processes and practices to prevent and detect defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Demonstrated ability to utilize metrics and understand processes related to effective quality assurance and testing progress.

  • Extensive experience with web, mobile and database application technologies, automated testing, frameworks and tools.

  • Demonstrated experience with TDD/ATDD, Continuous Integration, Design for Testability, and Software Stability.

  • Demonstrated ability to select appropriate industry-standard processes and practices to prevent and detect defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

  • Demonstrated ability to work across project teams to leverage existing knowledge, technologies and solutions.

What You Will Do at Cambia:

  • Participate on project scrum team and defect triage team while managing personal work backlog using agile practices

  • Review user stories, acceptance criteria, specifications, software designs, code and tests to ensure quality standards

  • Develop, automate and execute unit, component and system-level tests using industry-standard methods; write automated and manual test cases while collaborating with peers to ensure adequate coverage

  • Report test results, submit defects, verify fixes, and assess impact of requirements/design/code changes to recommend test updates and regression testing

  • Ensure software testability, test coverage and maintainability meet project requirements; mentor team members on achieving required coverage and improving automated test stability

  • Collaborate with Development to define requirements, design and implementation ensuring testability, scalability, maintainability, and reliability Develop technical solutions to meet project quality, cost and schedule requirements while mitigating risks and ensuring executable quality and test plans

  • Use metrics to drive process effectiveness, monitor testing progress and product quality, and lead assigned process improvement efforts

  • Collaborate on integration and system-level tests; escalate issues to Software Quality Lead as needed

Pay ranges vary based on the candidate's work location. The expected hiring range depends on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; and performance history.

Software Quality Engineer I:

  • Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is $72,000 - $90,000, the full salary range is $72,000- $117,000, and the bonus target is10%.

  • North Dakota:The expected hiring range is $60,000 - $77,000, and the full salary range is $60,000 - $95,000.

Software Quality Engineer II:

  • Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is $79,000 - $99,000, the full salary range is $79,000- $129,000, and the bonus target is10%.

  • North Dakota:The expected hiring range is $66,000 - $86,000, and the full salary range is $66,000 - $106,000.

Software Quality Engineer III:

  • Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is $87,000 - $109,000, the full salary range is $878,000- $142,000, and the bonus target is15%.

  • North Dakota:The expected hiring range is $80,000 - $106,000, and the full salary range is $80,000 - $133,000.

About Cambia


Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.


Why Join the Cambia Team?


At Cambia, you can:

  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.


In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:


  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.


We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.


As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.


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