QA Automation Engineer jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Sofia earn about BGN 70k gross a year ($39k), with most offers between BGN 57k and BGN 85k. Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. PassRidge lists 1 open QA Automation Engineer role based here.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Sofia
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Sofia today, so these are the nearest in Bulgaria, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior Test Engineer Automation (Java)
Junior QA Engineer
Junior QA Engineer
Junior QA Engineer
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 Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 64k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 44k | BGN 54k | BGN 65k | $30k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 57k | BGN 70k | BGN 85k | $39k | |
| Senior | BGN 73k | BGN 89k | BGN 110k | $49k | |
| Lead | BGN 87k | BGN 110k | BGN 130k | $59k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Sofia.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Sofia
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
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | BGN 57k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Varna | BGN 57k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Sofia
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Sofia: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Sofia?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Sofia earns a median of BGN 70k a year ($39k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 57k to BGN 85k. Junior pay starts near BGN 54k, senior pay is BGN 89k and leads reach BGN 110k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Sofia?
Yes: 1 open QA Automation Engineer role is based in Sofia right now, 1 of them remote, and 9 in Bulgaria. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 64k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Sofia 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 Sofia?
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.