What does a Software QA do?
Education--
Work/Life Balance
3.8 ★
Total Pay--
Career Opportunity
3.9 ★
Avg. Experience2-4 years
How much does a Software Qa make?
Software QA Career Path
Learn how to become a Software QA, what skills and education you need to succeed, and what level of pay to expect at each step on your career path.
Average Years of Experience
0 - 1
14%
2 - 4
54%
5 - 7
21%
8+
11%
Not including years spent in education and/or training
Software QA Insights
Read what Software QA professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.

Software Test EngineerNov 11, 2021
“The experiences I have gained along the way are irreplaceable and incredibly valuable for my career growth.”

Software Test EngineerJan 10, 2020
“I have been here for 1 year and I am yet to find such a professional and caring work culture.”

Software Test EngineerFeb 5, 2022
“It's been 8 months since I joined and i am really finding it good and see an enormous growth opportunity”

Senior Software Test EngineerSep 13, 2021
“Have to wear many hats and sometimes good work is not recognized or rewarded beyond standard pay increases and bonuses”

Software Test Automation EngineerDec 5, 2020
“Everyone was so friendly when I started and went out of their way to make sure I felt comfortable.”

Software Testing InternNov 15, 2020
“I'm able to learn a lot on a daily basis and the mentoring is really good.”

Software Test EngineerNov 17, 2021
“I think the best reason to work for Coforge is the opportunities for professional growth and development.”

Software Test EngineerFeb 14, 2022
“Apart from this Go to start my career worked on multiple projects so it has been a good place to learn and start”
Frequently asked questions about the roles and responsibilities of a Software QA
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- Software Engineer
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