QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cork, Ireland
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Cork earn about €75k gross a year ($82k), with most offers between €62k and €92k. Cork has about 224,000 residents and is the 2nd largest of the 2 Ireland cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; Ireland has 3, and remote roles can be done from Cork.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Cork
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cork today, so these are the nearest in Ireland, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Software Developer - Quality & Test Automation
Quality Assurance Engineer (R-20005)
Automation 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 Cork
Gross annual pay in EUR. Cork is 0.97× the Ireland median (-3%), which is €77k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | €47k | €58k | €70k | $63k | |
| Mid-level | €62k | €75k | €92k | $82k | |
| Senior | €78k | €96k | €120k | $100k | |
| Lead | €94k | €110k | €140k | $120k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Cork.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Cork
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
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 3 h with US East, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Ireland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin | €82k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Cork
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cork: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Cork?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Cork earns a median of €75k a year ($82k), with a p10 to p90 range of €62k to €92k. Junior pay starts near €58k, senior pay is €96k and leads reach €110k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cork?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Cork today, but Ireland has 3 and QA Automation Engineer roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Cork pay compare with the rest of Ireland?
Cork ranks 2nd of 2 Ireland cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.97x the national median (-3%). The national mid-level median is €77k, so Cork is below it. Against the US it is 32% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Cork 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 Cork?
Cork is on Europe/Dublin. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 3 h with US East, 8 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 Cork 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 Cork starts at the higher of the city and national median.