How much does a Test Engineer II make in San Jose, CA? The average Test Engineer II salary in San Jose, CA is $109,919 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $101,559 and $118,052. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Test Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary $93,949 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary $101,559 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary $109,919 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary $118,052 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Test Engineer II Salary $125,458 San Jose,CA February 26, 2024
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What skills does a Test Engineer II need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Automated Testing: Test automation is the use of software to control the execution of tests and the comparison of predicted to actual outcomes.

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Python: Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.

Analysis 0.96%
Automated Testing 0.27%
Python 0.39%
Others 98.38%

Job Description for Test Engineer II

Test Engineer II interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications. Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions. Being a Test Engineer II defines internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs. Documents and analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports. Additionally, Test Engineer II ensures testing procedures are in compliance with any required industry specific standards. May coordinate with vendors or suppliers to modify or develop testing for components or other parts. Requires a bachelor's degree of Engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Test Engineer II gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Test Engineer II typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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For Test Engineer II, the upper level is Test Engineer III and then progresses to Test Engineer IV.

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Test Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Test Engineer II, the highest Test Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Test Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Test Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Test Engineer II salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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