QA Automation Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mid-level QA Automation Engineers in Abu Dhabi earn about AED 210k gross a year ($57k), with most offers between AED 170k and AED 250k. Abu Dhabi has about 1.8 million residents and is the 2nd largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. No QA Automation Engineer listing is based here today; United Arab Emirates has 6, and remote roles can be done from Abu Dhabi.
QA Automation Engineer roles near Abu Dhabi
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, so these are the nearest in United Arab Emirates, then the levels we place here. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Senior QA Automation Engineer - Digital Services and Integrations
Full Stack QA Engineer (Forex Experienced)
QA Engineer (Mid-Level)
Automation Software Tester
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 Abu Dhabi
Gross annual pay in AED. Abu Dhabi is 0.93× the United Arab Emirates median (-7%), which is AED 220k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 130k | AED 160k | AED 200k | $44k | |
| Mid-level | AED 170k | AED 210k | AED 250k | $57k | |
| Senior | AED 220k | AED 260k | AED 320k | $72k | |
| Lead | AED 260k | AED 320k | AED 390k | $87k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Abu Dhabi.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe.
QA Automation Engineer jobs in other United Arab Emirates cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | AED 240k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 210k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Abu Dhabi
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Abu Dhabi?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Abu Dhabi earns a median of AED 210k a year ($57k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 170k to AED 250k. Junior pay starts near AED 160k, senior pay is AED 260k and leads reach AED 320k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi?
No QA Automation Engineer listing is based in Abu Dhabi today, but United Arab Emirates has 6 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 Abu Dhabi pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Abu Dhabi ranks 2nd of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is AED 220k, so Abu Dhabi is below it. Against the US it is 52% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is on Asia/Dubai. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 0 h with US East, 5 h with London and 6 h with Central Europe. 70% of QA Automation Engineer roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a QA Automation Engineer job in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi starts at the higher of the city and national median.