QA Automation Engineer jobs in São Paulo, Brazil
QA Automation Engineer pay in São Paulo centres on R$330k ($63k) at mid-level, from R$270k to R$400k. São Paulo has about 12.4 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in São Paulo
2 roles based in São Paulo, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Intermediate Test Engineer (Hybrid Manual & Automation)
Intermediate Test Engineer (Manual/Automation)
Junior QA Automation Engineer
QA Automation Engineer
Senior QA Automation Engineer
Lead QA Automation Engineer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
QA Automation Engineer pay by level in São Paulo
Gross annual pay in BRL. São Paulo is 1.12× the Brazil median (+12%), which is R$290k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$210k | R$250k | R$310k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | R$270k | R$330k | R$400k | $63k | |
| Senior | R$340k | R$420k | R$510k | $80k | |
| Lead | R$410k | R$500k | R$610k | $97k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for São Paulo.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in São Paulo
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit.
- Build UI and API automation frameworks and keep them green
- Wire suites into CI and make failures actionable
- Cut flaky tests: quarantine, root-cause, fix
- Pair with developers on testability and test data
- Report coverage and run-time trends to the team
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
São Paulo is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in São Paulo: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in São Paulo?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in São Paulo earns a median of R$330k a year ($63k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$270k to R$400k. Junior pay starts near R$250k, senior pay is R$420k and leads reach R$500k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in São Paulo?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in São Paulo right now, 2 of them remote, and 12 in Brazil. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does São Paulo pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
São Paulo ranks 1st of 15 Brazil cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.12x the national median (+12%). The national mid-level median is R$290k, so São Paulo is above it. Against the US it is 48% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in São Paulo ask for?
Builds and maintains UI and API test suites that run in CI on every commit. Typical requirements: TypeScript or Java or Python, Playwright / Selenium / Cypress, CI/CD, API testing, Test architecture. The tools named most often are Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman.
Can a QA Automation Engineer work with US or European teams from São Paulo?
São Paulo is on America/Sao Paulo. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in São Paulo with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for São Paulo starts at the higher of the city and national median.