QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
QA Automation Engineer pay in Dubai centres on AED 240k ($64k) at mid-level, from AED 190k to AED 290k. Dubai has about 3.8 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 United Arab Emirates cities we list. PassRidge lists 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles based here.
Open QA Automation Engineer roles in Dubai
5 roles based in Dubai, 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
QA Engineer (Mid-Level)
Automation Software Tester
Manual 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 Dubai
Gross annual pay in AED. Dubai is 1.05× the United Arab Emirates median (+5%), which is AED 220k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | AED 150k | AED 180k | AED 220k | $49k | |
| Mid-level | AED 190k | AED 240k | AED 290k | $64k | |
| Senior | AED 250k | AED 300k | AED 360k | $81k | |
| Lead | AED 290k | AED 360k | AED 440k | $98k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full QA Automation Engineer salary page for Dubai.
What a QA Automation Engineer does in Dubai
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
Dubai 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | AED 210k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
| Sharjah | AED 210k | QA Automation Engineer jobs |
Other QA roles in Dubai
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QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dubai: FAQ
How much does a QA Automation Engineer earn in Dubai?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Dubai earns a median of AED 240k a year ($64k), with a p10 to p90 range of AED 190k to AED 290k. Junior pay starts near AED 180k, senior pay is AED 300k and leads reach AED 360k.
Are there QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dubai?
Yes: 5 open QA Automation Engineer roles are based in Dubai right now, 1 of them remote, and 6 in United Arab Emirates. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Dubai pay compare with the rest of United Arab Emirates?
Dubai ranks 1st of 3 United Arab Emirates cities we track for QA Automation Engineer pay, at 1.05x the national median (+5%). The national mid-level median is AED 220k, so Dubai is above it. Against the US it is 47% below the US median of $120k.
What skills do QA Automation Engineer jobs in Dubai 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 Dubai?
Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Dubai starts at the higher of the city and national median.