QA Engineer market brief · Columbia, SC
QA Engineer Jobs in Columbia, SC
7 QA engineer openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 5 employers, led by InterSources Inc., South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and South Carolina Department of Transportation. That is down 67% from 21 in the prior 30 days. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 29% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 7
- Live QA engineer openings currently tracked in the Columbia market.
Companies hiring
- 5
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Down 67%
- 21 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- Coverage below gate
- Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Columbia's QA engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 2 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
7
Prior window
21
Salary coverage
14%
Median experience
4.0 years
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare QA engineer opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 7 live roles tracked in this market.
- 5 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for QA Engineer in Columbia
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
7 QA engineer openings across 5 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 2 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
InterSources Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
7 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 5 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 7 of 7 matches
Representative openings
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QA Engineer jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many QA engineer jobs are open in Columbia?
Metaintro tracks 7 live QA engineer openings from 5 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for QA engineer jobs changing in Columbia?
Openings fell 67%, from 21 in the prior 30 days to 7 in the latest 30.
- 03
Which experience level has the most QA engineer openings in Columbia?
Entry-level roles lead with 2 openings. Experience level is known for 71% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for QA engineer jobs in Columbia?
InterSources Inc., South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, South Carolina Department of Transportation, and The Nuclear Company have the most open QA engineer roles here right now, out of 5 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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