QA Automation Engineer jobs in Zurich, Switzerland
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Zurich earns a median of CHF 110k a year ($120k gross). Zurich has about 415,000 residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Switzerland cities we list. PassRidge lists 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Zurich
2 roles based in Zurich, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Test Automation Engineer - (Senior) Consultant (m,w,d)
Professional/Senior Software Test 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 Zurich
Gross annual pay in CHF. Zurich is 1.10× the Switzerland median (+10%), which is CHF 100k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | CHF 69k | CHF 84k | CHF 100k | $96k | |
| Mid-level | CHF 90k | CHF 110k | CHF 130k | $120k | |
| Senior | CHF 110k | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | $160k | |
| Lead | CHF 140k | CHF 170k | CHF 200k | $190k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Zurich.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Zurich
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
Zurich is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other Switzerland cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | CHF 110k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Basel | CHF 100k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Zurich
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Zurich: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Zurich?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Zurich earns a median of CHF 110k a year ($120k), with a p10 to p90 range of CHF 90k to CHF 130k. Junior pay starts near CHF 84k, senior pay is CHF 140k and leads reach CHF 170k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Zurich?
Yes: 2 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Zurich right now, 0 of them remote, and 4 in Switzerland. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Zurich pay compare with the rest of Switzerland?
Zurich ranks 1st of 3 Switzerland cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.10x the national median (+10%). The national mid-level median is CHF 100k, so Zurich is above it.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Zurich 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 Zurich?
Zurich is on Europe/Zurich. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 2 h with US East, 7 h with London and 8 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Zurich 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 Zurich starts at the higher of the city and national median.