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Senior QA Engineer, Web
Bracewood Software
Own the Playwright suite for a healthcare-compliance product; tame test flake.
- Raleigh, NC
- $115,000 - $150,000
- full time
- 5d ago
Roles · QA Engineer
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Last updated: May 18, 2026 · By Ngozi Eze, Talent Market Analyst
Median QA Engineer salary
$98,000
per year, US
Example qa engineers on Workzil
3samples
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Top hiring metros
San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC
A QA engineer designs the test strategy and automation that protects product quality: unit, integration, end-to-end, performance, and exploratory testing. Modern QA roles (often labelled SDET) are engineering-heavy, owning frameworks, CI gates, and test-data tooling. QA engineer jobs span web, mobile, hardware, and embedded products.
In day-to-day terms, most qa engineers spend time on a mix of focused execution, collaboration, and review. Typical responsibilities include:
Employers typically expect: Programming experience in at least one language (JavaScript, Python, Java); Experience with one E2E framework (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, Appium); Solid understanding of REST APIs and HTTP; Familiarity with CI systems and pipeline integration — and look for evidence in your resume and portfolio. For a deeper official overview, see the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook entry for this role.
Workzil aggregates qa engineer jobs from 50+ job boards in real time and ranks them by how well they match your profile. Below are example listings — created to illustrate the kind of qa engineer roles you can expect to see on the live feed. Click through to the full Workzil job search to see today's real openings.
Bracewood Software
Own the Playwright suite for a healthcare-compliance product; tame test flake.
Mirepoix Labs
Build contract tests across 30+ Go microservices; pair daily with backend teams.
Cantilever Health
Lead QA strategy for iOS and Android apps in a regulated environment.
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Open the full job feedCompensation for a qa engineer varies widely by location, industry, employer size, and experience level. Below is the national salary band based on BLS OEWS — Software QA Analysts and Testers wage data, cross-referenced with live posting data on Workzil. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, 2026 estimates.
| Career stage | Typical experience | Annual salary (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level | 0-2 years | from $62,000 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 years | median $98,000 |
| Senior | 6-10 years | median $142,000 |
| Expert / Staff+ | 10+ years | up to $200,000 |
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