QA Automation Engineer jobs in Pune, India
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Pune earn about ₹1.9M gross a year ($23k), with most offers between ₹1.6M and ₹2.3M. Pune has about 3.1 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 45 India cities we list. PassRidge lists 11 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Pune
11 roles based in Pune, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Test Engineer (Java, Playwright/ Selenium, API testing)
Technical Lead, QA (Python Automation)
Senior QA Automation (Java, Selenium)
QA Automation - Payment Clearing Systems
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 Pune
Gross annual pay in INR. Pune is 1.00× the India median (same), which is ₹1.9M at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | ₹1.2M | ₹1.5M | ₹1.8M | $18k | |
| Mid-level | ₹1.6M | ₹1.9M | ₹2.3M | $23k | |
| Senior | ₹2M | ₹2.4M | ₹2.9M | $29k | |
| Lead | ₹2.4M | ₹2.9M | ₹3.5M | $35k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Pune.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Pune
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
Pune is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe.
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Pune: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Pune?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Pune earns a median of ₹1.9M a year ($23k), with a p10 to p90 range of ₹1.6M to ₹2.3M. Junior pay starts near ₹1.5M, senior pay is ₹2.4M and leads reach ₹2.9M.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Pune?
Yes: 11 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Pune right now, 0 of them remote, and 123 in India. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Pune pay compare with the rest of India?
Pune ranks 5th of 45 India cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.00x the national median (0%). The national mid-level median is ₹1.9M, so Pune is at it. Against the US it is 81% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Pune 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 Pune?
Pune is on Asia/Kolkata. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 4 h with London and 4 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Pune 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 Pune starts at the higher of the city and national median.