QA testing jobs in 2026 — demand, top roles hiring, and related skills
As of 2026-08-08, QA testing appears in 110 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the past 90 days — most often required for QA Engineer roles, with demand up 8% vs the prior 4 weeks.
Last updated · 90d ending 2026-08-08
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Frequently asked questions about QA testing
+Is QA testing in demand in 2026?
Yes. QA testing appears in 110 job postings indexed by Skillenai over the 90 days ending 2026-08-08, with demand up 8% vs the prior 4 weeks. It is most often required for QA Engineer roles (21% of QA Engineer postings list it).
+What jobs require QA testing?
According to the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-08, the job titles most likely to require QA testing are QA Engineer (21% of postings list QA testing), Software Engineer (7% of postings list QA testing), Product Manager (6% of postings list QA testing).
+What skills are commonly paired with QA testing?
Across job postings indexed by Skillenai (90 days ending 2026-08-08), QA testing most often appears alongside SQL, Python, JavaScript, test automation, regression testing.
+Where is QA testing most in demand?
As of 2026-08-08, the metro areas posting the most jobs requiring QA testing are Bentonville, Freeport, San Francisco, Chennai, Pleasanton, according to the Skillenai jobs index.
+How can I keep up with new QA testing content and jobs?
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Weekly job postings requiring QA testing — last 90 days
Job titles most likely to require QA testing
| Role | Postings mentioning | % requiring |
|---|---|---|
| QA Engineer | 23 | 20.9% |
| Software Engineer | 8 | 7.3% |
| Product Manager | 6 | 5.5% |
| AI Data Reviewer | 4 | 3.6% |
| AI Conversation Designer | 3 | 2.7% |
| Product Owner | 3 | 2.7% |
| Analytics Engineer | 2 | 1.8% |
| Android Engineer | 2 | 1.8% |
| Business Analyst | 2 | 1.8% |
| Full Stack Developer | 2 | 1.8% |
Top metros hiring for QA testing
| Name | Postings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville | 3 | 2.7% |
| Freeport | 3 | 2.7% |
| San Francisco | 3 | 2.7% |
| Chennai | 2 | 1.8% |
| Pleasanton | 2 | 1.8% |
| Austin | 1 | 0.9% |
| Belgrade | 1 | 0.9% |
| Bengaluru | 1 | 0.9% |
| Berlin | 1 | 0.9% |
Skills commonly paired with QA testing
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How this was computed
Counts derive from the Skillenai jobs index over the 90 days ending 2026-08-08. Skills are resolved against the Skillenai canonical taxonomy, so the same entity is counted whether a posting writes 'Python', 'Python 3', or 'python'. Pages refresh weekly (or daily for the top-50 most-requested skills).
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