Skill
Test Automation
Software Development and Engineering Practices
Test automation is the practice of using software tools to execute pre-scripted tests on an application automatically, rather than performing them manually. It is used by QA engineers and developers to speed up regression testing, increase test coverage, and catch bugs earlier in the development cycle, often as part of continuous integration pipelines.
Test Automation in the job market
Last checked September 12, 2026
- Open roles
- 42
- Employers
- 22
- Median pay
- $163,000
- Disclose pay
- 71%
on Career App right now
hiring for it
from 30 roles
of these roles
Open roles requiring Test Automation (42)
Device Engineer (eInfochips Inc)
Arrow Electronics
Full-time · Cedar Rapids, IA
This role involves developing and verifying avionics software systems to DO 178B/C standards, with responsibility for test automation, compliance documentation, and various technical analyses. It suits someone with substantial embedded systems experience who is comfortable with safety-critical certification requirements.
Listed on Arrow Electronics’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Test Engineer (QA Analyst)
AeroVironment
Full-time · Annapolis Junction, MD · $83,500 – $208,750
This role tests software quality and reliability through manual and automated testing, defect tracking, and collaboration with developers. It suits experienced QA professionals with a computer science background who can work within defense contracting environments.
Listed on AeroVironment’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Hardware Engineer- Optical
Adtran
Atlanta, GA
ADTRAN is hiring an optical hardware engineer to design and validate components for next-generation DWDM transport systems, working across optical subsystems, mixed-signal electronics, and test automation. The role suits someone with hands-on experience in optical communications or hardware development who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex networking challenges.
Listed on Adtran’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Sr Test Analyst PBM
Elevance Health
Full-time
A senior quality assurance role focused on testing pharmacy benefit management systems, validating drug formularies and claims processing logic. Suited for someone with healthcare IT experience who can bridge business requirements and technical implementation in a complex clinical domain.
Listed on Elevance Health’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Spacecraft Software Test Engineer
Impulse Space
Redondo Beach
This role involves creating and executing comprehensive tests for spacecraft flight software, including simulation-based and hardware-integrated testing to verify orbital operations. It suits software engineers experienced in test automation, systems integration, and aerospace environments who can work effectively in fast-paced teams.
Listed on Impulse Space’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Distinguished Engineer, Quality Platform
Supercast
$247,000 – $320,000
Fox is building a next-generation quality engineering platform for its direct-to-consumer streaming service and needs a Distinguished Engineer to architect and lead its development. This role suits someone with 15+ years in platform engineering who can design AI-enhanced test automation systems, establish quality standards across distributed systems, and shift engineering culture toward developer-owned quality practices.
Listed on Supercast’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Senior Manager, Robotics Quality Assurance
NVIDIA
Full-time · Santa Clara, CA · $216,000 – $345,000
Lead quality assurance strategy and test automation for NVIDIA's robotics platform, overseeing validation of hardware, software, AI models, and simulation environments. This role suits experienced engineering managers comfortable with complex test infrastructure, robotics systems, and cross-functional leadership.
Listed on NVIDIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Agentic Data Testing Manager
LSEG
A manager role overseeing data testing and quality assurance for Risk Intelligence datasets, responsible for designing test scenarios, managing synthetic data, and embedding quality practices throughout the data development lifecycle. Ideal for someone with strong data QA expertise who is eager to innovate on AI-driven testing approaches and lead a geographically distributed team.
Listed on LSEG’s careers site · Apply there ↗
QA Software
The Home Depot
MASSACHUSETTS - VIRTUAL - MA01 · $125,000 – $175,000
This role validates and tests the software systems controlling Home Depot's robotic warehouse operations, working across automation, integration, and simulation to catch issues before customer deployment. It suits engineers who combine quality assurance expertise with interest in robotics, logistics, and complex distributed systems.
Listed on The Home Depot’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Software Engineer 3 (C++/Backend systems) - FreeWheel
Comcast
Full-time · Reston, VA · $120,213 – $180,319
A backend systems engineer role focused on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, testing infrastructure, and developer tools for a global ad technology platform. This suits experienced C++ engineers interested in platform reliability, automation, and mentoring others.
Listed on Comcast’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Test Automation
Measured from the 42 open roles that name Test Automation — not from a curated list.
- Python11 roles26.2%
- CI/CD7 roles16.7%
- Linux6 roles14.3%
- Monte Carlo Simulation6 roles14.3%
- Power Electronics5 roles11.9%
- C++4 roles9.5%
- Digital Electronics3 roles7.1%
- Git3 roles7.1%
What employers state they pay
Median
$163,000
Middle half
$145,000 – $208,000
From 30 of 42 open roles — the 71% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry10%
- Mid13%
- Senior70%
- Lead / Staff / Principal5%
- Management3%
From 40 roles whose posting states a level.
Where Test Automation roles are
Among the 31 of 42 open roles we could place on a map.
Roles that use Test Automation
Employers hiring for Test Automation
22 in total, most open roles first.
- SAShield AI9 roles
- RSRelativity Space5 roles
- CCesiumAstro4 roles
- ISImpulse Space3 roles
- AeroVironment2 roles
- LLSEG2 roles
Related skills
Curated neighbors in the taxonomy, whether or not employers ask for them together.